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Papaver Commutatum Ladybird Seeds - Red Black Annual Poppy Flower Seeds for Garden

Papaver Commutatum Ladybird Seeds - Red Black Annual Poppy Flower Seeds for Garden

$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Direct sow outdoors in early spring or early fall. Press seeds lightly into well-prepared soil without deep covering; seeds need light to germinate.

How to Grow


Grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Keep soil moderately moist until established. Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering. Avoid transplanting once established, as poppies prefer minimal disturbance

Tips

Mix seeds with fine sand to ensure even sowing


Sow when temperatures are cool; avoid extreme heat


Thin seedlings to recommended spacing for healthy growth

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

compact and floriferous

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clumping

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Papaver Commutatum Ladybird Seeds - Red Black Annual Poppy Flower Seeds for Garden
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering annual poppy

Papaver commutatum ‘Ladybird’, commonly called Ladybird poppy, is a classic ornamental annual known for its scarlet red blooms with contrasting black blotches. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing abundant flowers that attract pollinators and create striking garden color. This variety is easy to grow from seed and ideal for seasonal planting in gardens, meadows, and borders.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring / Fall

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–45 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 3–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

6–12 inches

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface / light press

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil, sun

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000155761

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ladybird poppies different from classic red poppies?

Distinctive red petals with dark markings create a bold, eye-catching display in summer gardens.

Can they add contrast to wildflower borders?

Yes. Strong flower colors stand out beautifully among meadow-style plantings.

Which flowers pair well with Ladybird poppies?

Cornflowers, cosmos, annual flax, baby's breath, and nigella create colorful combinations.

Do seed pods remain decorative after flowering?

Yes. Mature seed pods provide architectural interest beyond the blooming period.

Can they be included in cutting gardens?

Yes. Fresh blooms and decorative seed pods add seasonal variety to arrangements.

Do bees visit the flowers?

The blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.