Many only know the bright red poppy. There are also yellow, orange and blue varieties. We present the most beautiful varieties to you here.
Bright splashes of colour, petals that sway gently in the wind and enchant with their delicate fragility - poppy is one of the most beautiful garden and wild plants of all.
In contrast to the opium poppy, which contains opiates, the cultivation of Turk's poppy, golden poppy and other varieties is permitted in Germany. You can choose between annuals and perennials.
Untamed nature in fiery red: wild poppies
The wild poppy or corn poppy is the best-known representative. It often blooms at the edge of grain fields. The flower color is visible from afar, it looks particularly beautiful in larger groups. The plant is an annual and does not require any special care. After the flowering period from May to August, the seed pods ripen and the wild poppy then sows itself.
Turkish poppy - colorful from white to violet
The Turkish poppy is a cultivated perennial poppy plant. There are numerous varieties available here.
- 'Khedive' has feathery, slightly jagged petals and is pink with white flecks.
- The "Türkenlouis" appears in the typical poppy red, has frayed petals and a distinctive, dark heart.
- "Patty's Plum" is an English breed with a subtle shade of blue and red. The petals are doubly grouped around the heart.
- "Perry's White" also comes from England. The filigree, white leaves look like the finest tissue paper.
- The "Princess Victoria Luise" variety impresses with a delicate rose tone, crumpled petals and an intensely colored centre.
- "Royal Wedding" is a true gem: Large, white petals with a dark throat spot are grouped around a dark heart. When the seed pod forms, purple is added as an additional eye-catcher.
- 'Black Paeonie' has dark purple petals. The double flowers are reminiscent of peonies.
- "Ali Baba" is a dream from the Arabian Nights with its very large, bright red petals.
Moreinteresting poppy varieties
» California Poppy
Poppy doesn't always have to be white, pink or red. The California poppy comes in yellow and peach-colored flowers. Well-known varieties are "Butter Bush" in a delicate yellow, "Thai Silk" in apricot and "Pure Champagne" in a light ivory. These varieties lack the dark center.
» Iceland poppy
Iceland poppies are also available in numerous colors from white to yellow and orange to red or as a ready-made mixture (e.g. here). It has particularly large petals and can be found in the garden as an annual or perennial.
» prickly poppy
Prickly poppy is a type of poppy from South America that occurs with prickly leaves and seed pods. The flowers are white to yellow.
» Blue Poppy
The blue poppy actually has blue flowers, but there are also yellow flowers. If you are looking for a flowering plant that will enliven the garden with an incredibly beautiful shade of blue, then the varieties "Blue Himalayan Poppy" or "Tender Touch" are just right.