Flanders poppy

wild poppy at a rapeseed field marking the beginning of summer

Poppies Field poppies (Papaver rhoeas) go by a number of names: corn poppies, Shirley poppies, Flanders poppies, and red poppies. They are the famous annuals that miraculously appeared in battle-scarred fields immediately following World War I. That in itself should tell you a thing or two about the tenacity of these plants. They self-seed easily and will fill up as much space as you allow them to. But they're far from being garden thugs and you will be happy to have them around—even after…

Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas Mother of Pearl) - A beautiful mixture of pleated blooms in misty shades of grey, lilac, mauve, pink, soft orange, and white pirouette gracefully at the ends of the wiry stems. For an easily grown splash of color, few flowers can equal poppies with their flowers produced in profusion throughout the summer.

Quick-growing plants producing spectacular silver-green foliage topped with magnificent plum-coloured blooms, followed by attractive seed heads that can be cut for a vase or left to 'self-seed' in the garden. Flowers June-August. Height 90cm (3').

The red poppy carries a lot of symbolism in cultural mythologies from remembrance to sacrifices. The simple flower triggers outpouring of emotion, memories and commemorations on Anzac Day and Remem…

Anna Wall on Instagram: "Freehand Flanders poppies on the inner arm. Thanks again, Nick!! 💪💪💪 #annawalltattoo #flowertattoo #freehandtattoo #thetattyshack #seattletattoo #poppytattoo"