I’ve been on Poppy Watch for a week.
Poppy bud, May 12
Every day I watched as the bud got fatter, taller, and rose higher above the foliage. Then finally, yesterday morning I opened the blinds in the living room and beheld my own personal miracle:
Alas, I have no idea whether this is the Hungarian blue breadseed poppy or ‘Lauren’s Grape.’ I planted both, and they seem to look very similar. If anyone out there can make a definitive identification, please let me know.
My first poppy flower, day 2.
Excuse me, please, while I go celebrate.
MissingHenryMitchell 
Hooray! It’s a beauty!
What a cool color. I love poppies, and your photo with the white ring of stamens(?) in front of the dark petals is perfect. I would bet this one is Lauren’s Grape. Congratulations!