cant see a picture Pam?

Meconopsis cambrica, Welsh Poppy

Yup it is indeed and self seeds readily all over the garden so dead head if you don't want it to take over.

And take over it certainly does! It took me ages to eradicate the darned thing in our Cheshire garden: seedlings kept popping up for years after I pulled up all the plants.

Leave one bit of root in the ground and it will regrow... We 'try' to keep it under control :-)

thank you very much guys, I shall write that down and put a label near it!! I don't mind it self seeding, its so cheerful!

You might Pam when it has taken over half of your garden and seeded in the middle of a precious plant or shrub... I still recommend deadheading.

Just so, MG. I've got one that pops up in the middle of a silver variegated euonymus - a bit unconventional but pretty! I rather like it so it stays.

I like it (in other people's gardens) because my grand aunt used to have it all over her old cottage garden when we would visit.

ha ha, yes I like the cottage garden look, so mine can stay too :))

I think it is a pest as well Pam, I pull it up at the first signs if I can!!! Some manage to grow each year though - it is like a weed!!

Mine are increasing I must admit, but still at acceptable levels - for now!!:)