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Poppy Red Pom Poms 1 Seed Packet (100 Seeds)

Poppy Red Pom Poms 1 Seed Packet (100 Seeds)

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    Create an eye-catching display with Poppy ‘Red Pom Poms’! Throughout summer, this hardy annual produces large, vibrant red, pom-pom-like blooms, held high in pride of place on sturdy stems – they most definitely stand out! This bright summer colour and a background of blue-green foliage makes a wonderful addition to border display – you just can help but look at it!Sow seeds March to April, thinly, 3mm (1/8in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods. Can also be sown outdoors in August to September for early summer flowering next year.When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart.Caution: harmful if eaten.Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum and paeoniflorum poppies only can be eaten. Typically, they are used in bakery recipes. Product Specifications:Position in: full sunHeight: Up to 90cmSpread: Up to 30cmSupplied as 1 Packet of 100 Poppy SeedsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).

    • Beds, borders and containers in Sunny areas
    • Moist, fertile & well drained Average garden soil
    • Plant in Spring, Flowering period Summer

    Features and benefits

    • Poppy ‘Red Pom Poms’ produces large, vibrant red, pom-pom-like blooms, held high in pride of place on sturdy stems.
    • Perfect for creating an eye-catching display - you just can help but look at it!
    • The bright summer colour and a background of blue-green foliage make a wonderful addition to border display.
    • Poppy 'Red Pom Poms', supplied as 1 Packet of 100 Poppy Seeds.

    Specifications

    Average per pack100
    Attracts pollinatorsAttracts pollinators
    Colour groupRed
    Flowering periodSummer
    ScentedUnscented
    HardinessH4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C)
    Instructions for storageStore in a cool dry place out of direct heat
    Planting periodSpring
    Rate of growthAverage
    VarietyPoppy
    EdibleInedible
    Product code5057554103065