30 May 2012

Poppies

My wife has a lot of flower gardens and Poppies are starting to bloom. Her Papaver Poppies are large and spectacular but don't keep their blooms very long.


Papaver Poppies

When you see the large buds start to open, you need to watch the flowers daily.


Papaver Poppy Bud

When the poppy flower blooms it will have a very large, dark center.


Papaver Poppy Center

The flower petals only last a day or two before they fall off and leave a seed head.

Poppy Seed Head

Here are some of the different poppies in my wife's garden.


Papaver Poppy - Orange


Papaver Poppy - Patty's Plum


Papaver Poppy - Royal Wedding


Papaver Poppy - Salmon


Papaver Poppy - Turken Louis


Papaver Poppy - Watermelon


Icelandic Poppy - Appricot

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