Champagne poppies are pale, delicate-looking flowers that actually hold up well in our cool season. Plant them now through November and they'll establish roots before settling in for steady bloom once warmth returns.

These are direct-sow types, so they prefer not to be moved around much—choose your spot and let them be. You'll get simple, papery petals in shades of cream and blush that bring an old-fashioned, almost ghostly prettiness to borders and cottage-style beds.