Let's talk about these artificial poppies from GemJelry. First off, the colors are absolutely stunning - the shades are vibrant and really pop in any room. I arranged two bouquets together in a tall vase by my entryway, and they instantly brightened up the space. The varying flower shapes (buds and blooms) create a natural-looking arrangement.

The stems are super flexible thanks to the built-in wire - I bent them into more natural-looking curves after unboxing. A quick tip: use a hair dryer on low heat to fluff up any petals that got flattened during shipping (mine arrived slightly crushed too).

Now for the not-so-great parts. Some stems had this weird lime green color that looks nothing like real poppy stems - more like something from a cartoon. Also, be warned about the 'dust' on leaves - it transferred to my black dress when I was arranging them. And yes, there's a slight plastic smell when you first open them (it fades after a few days).

Quality control seems inconsistent based on reviews. Some people got beautiful arrangements while others received flowers with visible glue marks or wrong color mixes. Mine were mostly fine except one flower had messy glue work.

Final verdict? If you get a good batch, they're lovely for the price - perfect for filling empty corners or tabletops where real flowers would wilt. But be prepared for potential quality issues and some minor fixes right out of the box.