Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird' is a gorgeous annual poppy, bearing large red flowers with black splodges, reminiscent of a ladybird. It's ideal for using to fill gaps in a sunny border and is extremely attractive to bees. It makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results, grow Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird' in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun. If given the right conditions, it will self-seed around the garden. Alternatively, sow fresh seed each spring – it's incredibly easy to grow, simply scatter seed where you want it to grow.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Pruneyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Papaver ‘Ladybird’ and wildlife

Papaver ‘Ladybird’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Papaver ‘Ladybird’ poisonous?

Papaver ‘Ladybird’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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