Synonyms
Papaver orientale 'Indian Chief'
Herbaceous Perennial
A clump-forming perennial 80cm high with bristly stems which are erect at first and then tend to sprawl unless supported, and pinnatisect, variously lobed and toothed, mid-green leaves, which die back in summer as a new basal rosette forms, and deep maroon-mahogany-red flowers, with dark purple-brown seed capsules and black stamens but without basal spots, in early summer; poppy flowers are a rich source of pollen for bees
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres