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First Oriental Poppy in flower


First Oriental Poppy in flower (Papaver orientale (Oriental poppy))

Opened today - this plant has NINE buds on it!



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Great shot. They are such beauties. This one must be well established now, having so many blooms coming.

15 May, 2010

 

You're well ahead there,beautiful.The oriental poppy yearly show is one of my favorites:-)

16 May, 2010

 

lovely. I love the crinkly petals, like tissue paper. then when they open fully, the bees come along and get covered with the dark pollen

16 May, 2010

 

it is a beautiful plant, even if the flowers don't last long. This plant has been in for over three years now, Gt.

I'm waiting for 'Patty's Plum' to reappear now - and hope she obliges on my open days!!!

16 May, 2010

 

reminds me of silk taffeta. Mine are still in very tight bud. fingers crossed for patty :o)

16 May, 2010

 

She has several buds, so it looks hopeful. :-)

16 May, 2010



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