Papaver Orientale........Victoria Louise

She is Beautiful! you have beaten Sanbaz and me, we were haveing a bet to see whose Princess opens first, so guess you are the winner!

I like that Janey , stunning ......

She is lovely isn't she.........no wonder we all picked the same Poppy!.....:o)

Stunning photo...lovely poppy Janey

love this colour.

doh janey how could you! lol,PP LOOK AT THIS,, its just not on hahah

Aw...soz, Sanbaz.....Lol! Couldn't resist, have been waiting days for it to open.....looking forward to seeing both yours now!!

do the flowers last janey cause im going away next week and knowing my luck will miss mine lol

wow gorgeous

Super photo!

Well Sandra if you are away next week you will miss mine as its starting to open now1 send me your key and ill nip round with my camera to yours lol

lol thanx pp, ive given joe strict orders to take pic if it opens,, mind you he is a bit scatter brain

It's still there today Sandra,,,and it's really windy here..they're a lot stronger than the other types of Poppy! You have a lovely holiday....and there'll still be those other buds to flower....:o)

found another 5 buds janey so i will see some flower im sure, very excited now ive seen yours,,

Stunning poppy, Janey, and very well-photographed :o)

Thanks TT!
Another 5 buds Sanbaz.....wow it sounds like a super strong plant....:o)

yes cant believe it, and think there could be 2 more, lost count lol, hope they all open janey,

What a beautiful poppy.

Beautiful Janey ,gone on to my favourites

Thanks Sunblest and Deida!

I love poppies and that one is just beautiful.

Thanks Ginellie X

nice photo janey, and a lovely poppy to boot.

Thank you Steve.......just about finished this one...but more to come :o)

Oh this is so beautiful, so delicate! I love the contrast of pale purplisi pink petals dark purple center!
I have never seen this beauty before!

Thanks Japanesepeach! I think these have been very popular at the garden centres this year....a few of us here have them...shall be saving some seed after flowering if you'd like some......:o)

Absolutely gorgeous - I love the color!