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dried seedheads are useful for flower arrangements

Beautiful plum-red flowers with dark centres are produced in late spring to early summer above bristly grey-green leaves. This delicious oriental poppy looks fabulous planted blue-flowering plants such as Nepeta x faassenii. Perfect for a sunny garden border and will tolerate most soil conditions.

• Garden care:
Cut back to ground level after flowering. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn.