Papaver

Any plant that bears his name will be a good one, and this one certainly is. Semi-double salmon-pink flowers. 80cm

White satin flowers with a hint of pink, like a Dulux ad. The centre is dark purple.

A bit of a drag queen, this one, with its frilly pink petals and Dusty Springfield eyes. 80cm

Dark, moody deep rich purple flowers. Looks wonderful in the garden in front of the silver cardoons. 75cm

Large, open pale pink flowers. 1m

Translucent orange petals on delicate stems. 20cm

Double form of the above.

Another plant to frighten the neighbours. Large pillar box red flowers on tall stems.

Salmon pink flowers with crinkly edges. 70cm

White flowers edged with orange, giving the impression that they have been dipped in dye.

Not all oriental poppies are bold and brassy. This one has rounded soft pink single flowers on a short compact plant. 50cm