Papaver somniferum (common names: Opium poppy)

Just popped up within the last week or so. Originally must have blown into my garden, but over the last two years has come up in the same area. Just counted 20 seedlings coming up so far. Does anyone know how to move them successfully without them dying as I havent had any luck they just die on me. Trouble is where they are is not where I really would like them to be.

You better start saving the seeds when their come, i tryed moving them when their are small some make it some not, if moving them any bigger than 1-2cm their will not be successful.....chezs

I planted 5 i got from the plant sale & their doin Great :)

I moved some by keeping as much soil around the roots as possible and keeping them well watered until established.

VERY beautiful !

I like this one

Yes I can see the b .. poppy! Nice pic.

Very different & vivacious!

You've answered my question of 2 days ago about these poppies which have self seeded in my garden. I thought this was what it was but you have confirmed it.

Oh, how lovely! What an abundance of colour!

Thanks Grammazoo

great close up!

Love it! They actually banned the sale of these where I live! Shame, I think they are beautiful.

Amazing whats at the middle of a poppy.

fantastic close up

That's awesome looking up close, amazing detail !

This one is a real beauty Janette. ENJOY !

Thanks ladies

Thanks Mike, got the birds to thank for these .

I'd definitely be saving some of the seeds from this one ! It's so unique.

Oh Lordy! that is just amazing.. great flower pic Janette!

Oh bless those birds, aye, Janette!?

Thanks Lori Me and my camera are now good friends lol now that I know how to use it right

It nice to get something for nothing I say lol

Why the ban Gillian? Are they considered invasive or is it the seeds?

I guess it's because they are the opium poppy family Grammazoo. Don't tell anyone but we've just found some wild Cannabis growing in our garden too.

wow what a picture.........

Thanks Eggbox

hahaha lovely little bee!... You have the singles...at some point or other I had both singles and doubles of these poppies...now I have only doubles...hmmmm.. Great pic. wonderful flowers aren't they?

I love all the variations you can get with poppies - can't wait for mine to get big enough to flower!

They are, Lori. I seem to have loads of them this year! Do you know what the genus/species is?

Very beautiful. I have never seen any like this one.

Thanks Talljim

not sure but think it might be somniferum...They are strictly annuals aren't they? Mine are. but they seed like crazy and over winter easily..I have seen them growing (not very large mind you) in pure sharpsand that builders use as backfill around foundations... tough little fighters...in really good soil I've seen seed pods that are huge and filled with tons of little grey blue seed. I have an aquaintance with Balkan ancestry who grows them to use the seeds on her baking...(bagels, mmmmm)

I love these poppies. Stores here don't sell seeds of them anymore, unless you're lucky to find somewhere that doesn't know of the ban!

Hi Lori - i Googled it and yes you're right about the name. Have a look at Wikipedia on this plant - some really interesting facts about it on there. :-)

Poppies are one of my most favourite flowers but I've never seen one like this, it's beautiful. Why is there a ban?

wow!!!!

I,ve never heard of a ban either Joannie

Thanks Joannie

Very pretty poppy.

very nice Janette

VERY nice !

lovely

I love these poppies!

Keep some seeds, it's very nice.

I agree : )

lovely