| General Description | A clump-forming poppy that has scarlet red flowers with purple centres. |
| Propagation | May be grown from seed, but typically self-seeds in the garden. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in organically rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers cold weather, and will generally not grow south of USDA Zone 7. Flowers yellow and die after flowering, leaving a hole in the garden. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. Wet, poorly-drained soils can cause significant problems such as root rot, particularly in winter. Botrytis and powdery mildew may also occur. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock, National Trust, Bodmin, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Serrate, thistle-like, greyish-green leaves (to 25 cm long) are pinnately dissected into lance-shaped segments and have a somewhat weedy appearance. |
| Flower Description | Each flower has 4-6 scarlet red petals with a dark basal blotch at the base of each petal and a boss of dark purple centre stamens. |
