Poppy 39beauty of livermere39 bears individual papery flowers that rest on delicate hairy stems swinging above tidy clusters of downy foliage the vibrant red blooms with central black markings are an eye45catching addition to any cottage garden border or wildlife area where they will attract an abundance of pollinating insects despite being relatively short45lived this oriental poppy is hardy and will ensure late summer interest in your garden with its generous pepper pot seed