• Poppy Ladybird blossom with red petals and prominent black spots
  • Detailed view of a Poppy Ladybird&
  • Assortment of red and orange Poppy Ladybird flowers in a lush garden
  • Poppy Ladybird recognized as RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Close-up of a Poppy Ladybird flower with distinctive black spots
  • Cluster of Poppy Ladybird flowers showcasing red and yellow hues
  • Single Poppy Ladybird bloom with red petals and black markings
  • Assortment of red and orange Poppy Ladybird flowers in a lush garden
  • Poppy Ladybird
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Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden

Poppy Ladybird

£2.10
£2.10
Tax included.

Papaver commutatum Poppy 'Ladybird' is a lovely variety with huge red flowers that are spotted with black, similar to a ladybird; it is also very simple to cultivate. Just disperse the seed in an area of disturbed soil, and it will germinate and flourish.

Quantity of Seeds 700 Seeds
Type Annual
Genus Papaver commutatum
Sow Seeds

Finely rake a patch of warm, moist, soil (they do not mind poor soil) and scatter the seeds over in April-May or September-October, then cover the seeds lightly. If using as a cut flower, sear the end of the stems in boiling water for 20 seconds before placing them in a vase of water to prolong their vase life.
Plant Out Direct sown in April-May or September-October
Flowers June-October
Height & Spread 30cm high x 15cm spread

 

Poppy Ladybird  Poppy Ladybird

RHS Plants for Pollinators.

The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. 
    Poppy Ladybird blossom with red petals and prominent black spots
    Detailed view of a Poppy Ladybird&
    Assortment of red and orange Poppy Ladybird flowers in a lush garden
    Poppy Ladybird recognized as RHS Plants for Pollinators
    Close-up of a Poppy Ladybird flower with distinctive black spots
    Cluster of Poppy Ladybird flowers showcasing red and yellow hues
    Single Poppy Ladybird bloom with red petals and black markings
    Assortment of red and orange Poppy Ladybird flowers in a lush garden
    Poppy Ladybird