Poppies may be an old-fashioned flower, but their vivid petals evoke a timeless beauty that’s captivated artists like Claude ...

When I started working at Sunny Meadows Flower Farm, I knew I would love the dahlias and ranunculus, but the poppies took me by surprise. I was lucky enough to watch them grow from seedling to flower.

Welcome to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, where Mother Nature puts on a show that would make even the most jaded Instagram influencer weep with joy. Nestled in the western Mojave Desert ...

But how did the distinctive red flower become such a potent symbol of our remembrance of the sacrifices made in past wars? Scarlet corn poppies (popaver rhoeas) grow naturally in conditions of ...

poppies and daisies. Mr Ellis said he didn't expect the venture to be "so exciting". Flower expert Amelia Cooper-Smith said the fields were "massive nectar hotels" for all sorts of different ...