Ladybird is a very apt name for this glorious variety of poppy that was developed as far back as 1876 this eye catching caucasian scarlet poppy is perfect for the beginner as it needs are few and the grower is rewarded with an abundance of large fat buds that break into scarlet flowers with a large black spot at the base of each petal although each bloom only lasts for a few days there39ll be more to follow as ladybird keeps up the display from june to august which is one of the reasons w