Plant of the month June: The poppy (Papaver rhoeas)

Plant profile

Bota­nical name: Papaver rhoeas
German name: Poppy flower, field poppy, wild poppy, corn poppy
Flowe­ring time: May to July
Blos­soms: Red tones, white, yellow

This month we would like to intro­duce you to an enchan­ting flower that can trans­form your garden into a veri­table sea of colour: the poppy. With its bright flowers and fasci­na­ting appearance, the poppy is a real eye-catcher.

Also known by its bota­nical name Papaver, our plant of the month belongs to the poppy family. It is charac­te­rised by its distinc­tive, often intense red flowers, which form a strong contrast to the green surroun­dings. But poppies also come in other colours such as orange, pink, purple and white. They lend the garden a romantic and picturesque atmo­sphere.

Another advan­tage is that it is easy to care for. It prefers sunny loca­tions with well-drained soil. Once the seeds are sown and the plants germi­nate, they require little addi­tional wate­ring. Poppies are also known for their resis­tance to pests and dise­ases.

Meaning of the poppy

In addi­tion to its aesthetic beauty, the poppy also has a symbolic meaning. In many cultures, it symbo­lises sleep, tran­si­ence and dreams. The deli­cate petals, which look like wafer-thin paper, lend the poppy flower a certain deli­cacy and elegance.

Whether in flower­beds, cottage gardens or modern gardens — the poppy is a real high­light and attracts atten­tion. Due to its popu­la­rity, it also serves as inspi­ra­tion for art and lite­ra­ture. Be enchanted by the beauty of the poppy and bring a touch of magic to your garden.

Garden design with the poppy

The deli­cate blossom lends the gardens a wonderful magic. They move gently in the wind. Thanks to their long flowe­ring period, you can enjoy plan­ting them for a long time. Whether as a mixed plan­ting or as a plan­ting strip along the house wall: there are various options for the poppy. There are annual and peren­nial varie­ties.

The poppy is rela­tively unde­man­ding and requires few nutri­ents. The fine stems and flowers of the poppy add a wild touch to the garden

Current refe­rence gardens for more inspi­ra­tion

Here you will find the latest refe­rence gardens. Let yourself be inspired and discover the possi­bi­li­ties in terrace and garden design.

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