Origin: A striking annual poppy species originating from the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia

Flower description: Elegant, tulip-shaped flowers in vivid scarlet red with a smooth, upright appearance

Growth habit: Upright, slender annual with fine stems and a light, airy structure

Best place to grow: Flower borders, wildflower areas, cottage gardens, or naturalised plantings in full sun

Fun Fact: Unlike classic open poppies, Tulip Poppy flowers remain cup-shaped, giving them their distinctive tulip-like form

Shape, size & colour: Medium-height plants with narrow foliage, topped by bright red, tulip-shaped blooms that stand out strongly in the garden

Applications: Ideal for ornamental borders, wildflower gardens, natural planting schemes, and attracting pollinators

Planting Period: March to May (direct sow)

Blooming Period: May to July