Poppy, Assorted

SEASONALITY
➜ Spring–Early Summer (May–Jun)

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Focal Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Sensitive to Moderate

BLOOM SIZE
➜ 2–5in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 30–60cm

➜ Process poppies immediately upon arrival by giving the stems a fresh cut and placing them into clean, fresh water

➜ If your poppies arrive in bud form, be patient—they often open surprisingly quickly once hydrated and brought to room temperature

➜ Handle stems gently during designing, as the petals have a delicate, crepe-paper texture that bruises more easily than most other flowers

➜ Design with blooms in multiple stages whenever possible—the combination of fuzzy buds, cracking pods, and open flowers displays one of poppy's most charming characteristics

➜ Keep arrangements in a cool location to help slow the opening process and extend the life of fully open blooms

➜ Enjoy every stage of the bloom—poppies are one of the few flowers you get to watch aging in real-time as a cut

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Unique bloom appearance
♡ Beautiful movement
♡ Excellent garden character
♡ Gorgeous buds and seed pods

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Delicate petals
✗ Shorter vase life than many flowers
✗ Doesn't always cooperate with schedules
✗ Has never once arrived with a five-year plan

My poppies arrive closed up and fuzzy, is something wrong with them?
➜ Nope, that's exactly how they're supposed to arrive—the hairy buds protect the delicate petals inside until they're ready to burst open after conditioning

What's happening when the bud starts cracking open?
➜ You're about to witness one of floristry's coolest transformations—the protective outer casing naturally splits apart as the crinkled petals begin unfolding into a full bloom

Should I remove the fuzzy casing after the flower opens?
➜ No—the pod naturally falls away on its own as the flower opens; it's best to simply let nature do what she does to prevent accidental damage

Would you use poppies for a polished wedding or a garden-style wedding?
➜ While they can complement many styles, poppies truly shine in garden, meadow-inspired, and fine art floral designs where their natural movement and fleeting beauty are celebrated

Why are poppies considered so special by florists?
➜ Very few flowers offer such dramatic transformation—from a fuzzy little bud to a paper-like bloom in just a matter of days, they're as much an experience as they are a flower

☆ One of the most whimsical flowers available
☆ Incredible movement and natural beauty
☆ Beautiful fuzzy buds and seed pods
☆ Perfect for garden-inspired work
☆ Makes every arrangement feel a little less predictable

☆ Ranunculus
☆ Tulips
☆ Sweet Pea
☆ Pennycress
☆ Nigella
☆ Helleborus
☆ Clematis

☆ The papery petals are naturally crinkled inside the bud, unfolding like delicate tissue paper as the flower opens

☆ Using multiple poppies in various bloom stages can keep an arrangement exciting and everchanging for the recipient

☆ Many florists consider poppies one of the most rewarding flowers to watch because no two blooms open exactly the same way, making every stem feel a little unique