blue poppy

Only suitable for particular sites: the soil needs to be neutral to slightly acid, moist but well-drained and enriched with leaf mould or humus to prevent stagnation; in a partially shaded site with shelter from cold, dry winds. Thrives in areas with cool damp summers

Cut down to the base in late autumn

Propagate by seed or by division after flowering but can be short-lived

May be attacked by slugs and snails

May be affected by a downy mildew