Papaver

Poppies are incredibly rewarding plants. They perfectly fill the gap at the turn of spring and summer, when ranunculus have finished blooming and there is still plenty of time until the first dahlias arrive. From delicate Icelandic poppies, which add lightness to bouquets with their silky petals, to peony-flowered varieties with large, full blooms—each one has its place in the garden. At Loukykvět, we love incorporating them into wedding floristry. Apart from the fresh flowers, you can also use the mature seed pods of some varieties. Simply dry them in a well-ventilated spot and save them for autumn arrangements. If you are looking for long-term reliability, reach for oriental poppies. These hardy perennials easily withstand frost and reliably return to the flower bed every year. Most grown annuals love cooler weather at the beginning of the season and a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Cultivation itself is not complicated; you just need to master direct sowing straight into the soil, or start your own seedlings. In that case, you will find our guide on how to sow seeds indoors very useful.