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Eliza Waters 
Beautiful in bud and when open Eliza, I have the red form here but yours is far nicer.
Thank you, Julie. The red ones are quite a statement. I have a ruffled red-orange one that reminds me of flamenco dancers’ skirts. It is so bright it is almost impossible to photograph!
Sounds exactly what I have here and I find just the same, impossible to capture the colour accurately but flamenco dancers skirts is a great description.
A real beauty !!!
Thank you!
Stunning. I love the bud and the open flower set. And the droplets!
Thank you so much!
Life is always emerging, isn’t it Eliza?
It certainly is…life is like a great flowing river. 🙂
I loved both of them!
Thank you, Archita. 🙂
What a beautiful colour, delicate and strong at the same time.
Thank you, Christina. This is my favorite of the three Oriental Poppy colors I have.
I haven’t had any success with Oriental poppies but I think should try again!
Oh, do try again, they are worth it. I’ve lost a couple over the years, but once they find their happy spot, they can be spectacular. The trick is not to plant over them when they go dormant. 🙂
lovely texture in the top image 🙂
Thank you kindly, Ann!
Beautiful capture…
Thank you, Storm!
Stunning! The bud looks like a small animal’s nose and head emerging from greenery!
Thank you, Val. It does have a bit of ‘animal’ to it!
Lovely shots!
Thank you, Belinda!
I have the same one and it usually has 3-5 blooms each year. And, I feel like Christmas has arrived because I am in such awe of its beauty. I tried unsuccessfully to divide it two years ago. I learned to leave it alone. 🙂
This one is having a really good year – I’ve counted at least 13 buds – woohoo! If they don’t get soggy and rot, it’ll be a fine show. Yes, they don’t like to be disturbed. That’s why my red ones are out in the field in a long abandoned bed. I mow a little path so we can enjoy them when they bloom! 😀
Ethereal!
Perfect description! Thank you, Cindy. 🙂
A spring gift for us all. Thankyou Eliza. 🙂
Thank you, Karen!
Really beautiful! I love poppies.
Thank you, Mary. Every year they amaze me all over again. 🙂
The first one looks shy then like a movie monster waiting to emerge. The bottom flower is so incredibly delicate and beautiful. Just gorgeous.
Isn’t it an amazing transformation from bud to bloom? I love poppies – they are the most amazing plants! Thanks, Gigi.
The top one looks like a rather prickly hug. 🙂
It does, doesn’t it? 🙂
It’s a beautiful poppy (and yet another plant I haven’t managed to get to bloom)!
Thank you, Kris!
Super photos Eliza – mine all seem to be rotting off in the rain at the moment.
😦 Sorry to hear that – so heartbreaking.
Never mind – there’s always another year.
I admire your healthy attitude. 🙂
Reblogged this on Anita Dawes & Jaye Marie.
Thank you for reblogging!
Beautiful ~ a good reminder on what a difference a day can make in life 🙂
Yes, indeed. Thanks, Randall. 🙂
Oh, LOVE. Love the poppies. Love this color. Love their furry heads and ruffly blooms. You have captured their personalty perfectly! Could almost be a muppet!
Just so! I fall in love again every year!
Oh, my! To borrow from Shakespeare: Poppy, you are translated.
🙂 Thanks, Laurie.
Poppies! Another thing to add to the (ever-growing) planting list!
🙂 This variety is Papaver orientale ‘Helen Elizabeth’ in case you want one just like it.
It is a stunning one. I am writing it down on my list!
I’ve been very happy with it. I esp. love the peach/salmon colors.
Great close-up!
Thank you!
Beautiful, Eliza! The first one looks almost alien. I love poppies. 🙂
Thank you, Robin. The bud is rather strange looking with its purple bristles. The crepe-paper petals and brushy stamens I just love!
Gorgeous. Love that poppy!
Thank you, Fi!
I’ve never seen a poppy that color. Beautiful. And the bud is quite mysterious looking.
Thank you, Micheal. Apparently, Oriental Poppies don’t do well in your area, so you must see the hardier ones. The buds are rather unusual – almost animal!
Exquisite beauty you’ve nurtured and captured !
Thank you very much!
Poppies! Mine are just popping out too, although I don’t have any with 13 buds. Yow. Lucky you. I have a similar bud photo, with the hairs tinged with red. Next blog post!
Looking forward to seeing it.
This one is at least 10 years old in a very sunny spot. This has been its best year ever. I mulch it with shredded leaves and that is about it.
It’s a beauty.
Thanks. 🙂
Beautiful images Eliza, stunning 🙂
Thank you!
Great pics Eliza! They look so beautiful, so fragile…
Thank you, Nataly!
Now I want one that colour. Delighful.
🙂 It is a fairly common cultivar: ‘Helen Elizabeth.’
Beautiful photos. I would not mind receiving a dozen of the pink flowers.
Thank you very much. It would be a happy gift for sure!