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Welsh Poppy
Meconopsis cambrica

Distribution:  Native of Welsh uplands and South West England originally, but has long been cultivated in gardens from where it has escaped and grows wild in many places across Britain.
Habitat:  It prefers damp, woodlands, rocky and shady places.
Description: Native perennial of medium height with bright yellow flowers from June to August.  It readily self seeds.

Sowing Instructions for Seeds:  Ideally, sow in the autumn in trays kept outdoors so that the seeds are naturally stratified (periods of alternating warmth and cold). At other times, sow and keep at around 22°C for 1-2 months.  Cool for 1-2 months (around 0°C) in a fridge.  Then warmer (around 10°C) for about a month.  It may be necessary to repeat this process if using the fridge method.  Germination is inhibited by temperatures above 20°C.