Glaucium flavum
yellow horned poppy
A short-lived perennial, usually grown as a biennial, forming a rosette of deeply-lobed, blue-green leaves. Branched, grey stems carry bright yellow or orange poppy flowers in summer, followed by long, narrow, upright seed pods
Other common names
bruisewortcaillichÃn na trá
see morehorned poppy
sea poppy
seaside poppy
pabi corniog melyn
Synonyms
Glaucium flavum f. flavumGlaucium luteum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Glaucium are erect, often rosette-forming, annuals, biennials and short-lived perennials with matt, blue-green or grey-green leaves and showy, poppy flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe Africa Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Resents root disturbance
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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