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Annual Biennial

Glaucium corniculatum

red horned poppy

A slightly hairy biennial forming a rosette of deeply-lobed, silver-grey leaves. Branched grey stems carry crimson-red to orange poppy flowers usually with a black spot at the base of each petal, from summer to early autumn followed by long narrow seed pods

Synonyms
Glaucium flavum red-flowered
Glaucium phoenicium

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver
Summer Red Orange Black Grey Silver
Autumn Red Orange Black Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Papaveraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
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
S Europe

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Resents root disturbance

Propagation

Propagate by seed in situ in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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