Growing from seed is a good way of making a big display of these poppies, since not all nurseries carry the plants. Sowing the plants in the summer will produce flowers the following year as a biennial, though the plant will also act as a perennial. This poppy can be displayed as an integral part of a herbaceous border or it can be grown in a more informal manner, as a drift of different colours in a wildflower meadow. There are at least ten different varieties of Iceland Poppy to choose from including 'Champagne Bubbles' and the Wonderland Series.

Looking Good:
Look out for the multicoloured poppy at Burford House Gardens, Tenbury Wells, during July.

Best With:
They look great by themselves, since they come in different hues, but have a look at Traditional Garden and Cottage Garden for more ideas.