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Poppy Flanders 1 Seed Packet (2000 Seeds)
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Scarlet red blooms sprinkled amongst swaying grasses in a meadow creates the perfect picture of British countryside. The annual wild poppy is an iconic species that is instantly recognisable by its gently fluttering petals. Papaver rhoeas is extremely easy to grow and will happily seed throughout meadows, gravel gardens, wildlife areas and sunny borders. Leave the faded plants to set seed, and they will gradually form drifts that spread over the years. Height: 60cm. Spread: 30cm.
- Borders in Sunny areas
- Moist, fertile & well drained Average garden soil
- Plant in Spring, Flowering period Summer
- Direct sow Poppy seeds outdoors where they are to grow in spring or autumn. Choose a position in full sun on fertile, well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, just below the soil surface. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 7 - 14 days. When Poppy seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 30cm (12") apart.
- Feed and water poppy plants frequently throughout the summer. Annual Poppies can be left to set seed and die back naturally, before discarding the plants on the compost heap. The fallen seed will germinate in the following year to provide a new display.
Features and benefits
- Perfect for colour in a wildlife garden!
- Scarlet red blooms
- An iconic species that is instantly recognisable
- Extremely easy to grow
- Happily self-seeds through meadows, gravel gardens, wildlife areas and sunny borders
- Leave the faded blooms to set seed
Specifications
| Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
|---|---|
| Colour group | Red |
| Eventual growth height | 600mm |
| Eventual growth spread | 300mm |
| Flower colour | Red |
| Flowering period | Summer |
| Scented | Unscented |
| Hardiness | H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C) |
| Instructions for storage | Store in a cool dry place out of direct heat |
| Latin name | Papaver rhoeas |
| Planting period | Spring |
| Rate of growth | Average |
| Variety | Poppy |
| Watering instructions | Feed and water poppy plants frequently throughout the summer. |
| Edible | Inedible |
| Product code | 5057554117727 |