Add bold colour and standout blooms with Papaver plants. Hardy poppies that thrive in borders and sunny spots, bringing big impact with little effort. Expertly selected favourites, delivered ready to plant.
Papaver plants (poppies) are a quick way to add bold colour and a real "wow" moment to your garden. Their large, papery blooms stand out from the crowd, bringing instant impact to borders and beds in late spring and early summer. They’re also hardy, reliable plants that come back year after year, so you get that standout display without starting from scratch each season.
If your borders are looking a bit flat, Papaver is a great fix. Use them as eye-catching punctuation through mixed planting, or group a few together for a proper splash of colour. They work well with cottage-garden favourites, grasses and other perennials, and they’re brilliant in sunny spots where you want colour that doesn’t fade into the background. Many varieties also leave attractive seed heads, giving you extra texture after the flowers finish.
Papavers are refreshingly straightforward to grow. Plant them in a sunny position with well-drained soil and avoid overwateringùthese plants prefer things on the drier side once established. After flowering, let the foliage die back naturally, then tidy up when it’s ready. That’s usually all they need to keep performing.
We’ve curated a range of popular Papaver varieties chosen for strong garden performance, reliable flowering and great colour. Pick your favourites, order in a few clicks, and we’ll deliver them straight to your doorùready to plant and ready to get to work.