Variety of the same species, perennial or biennial from the Papaveraceae family, sharing with the type the Mediterranean and Atlantic distribution area, on the same coastal substrates: pebbles, coarse sands, cliffs and rocky grounds well exposed to the sun.
The habit and foliage are identical to those of the type species: large basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves, a very pronounced glaucous blue-green, with a crinkled and slightly fleshy texture. The stems reach 40 to 80 cm, upright and branched.
What immediately distinguishes this variety is the color of the flowers: the four widely open petals are bright orange to coppery orange, noticeably warmer than the yellow of the type, with sometimes a salmon hue depending on the individuals. This contrast between the bluish foliage and the orange flower is striking and constitutes the most remarkable feature of the plant.
In its natural habitat, it blooms from June to September. In cultivation, it often starts as early as May in a warm and well-exposed situation.
The cultural requirements are the same as for the type species: full sun is imperative, well-drained to poor, dry, calcareous or siliceous soil. It does not tolerate persistent moisture at the collar in winter and readily reseeds itself in place once established.