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Papaver Poppy Victoria Cross Seeds for Garden Planting

Papaver Poppy Victoria Cross Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.49 USD
$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds directly on the soil surface

Do not cover deeply as light aids germination

Use well-drained loose soil

Water gently to keep soil moist during germination

Choose a sunny open location

Avoid transplanting as poppies dislike root disturbance

How to Grow


Grow in full sun for best flowering

Water moderately and avoid waterlogged soil

Allow soil to dry slightly between watering

Remove weak seedlings to maintain spacing

Avoid excessive fertilization

Let plants self-seed naturally if desired

Tips

Choose a sunny well-drained location

Avoid heavy clay or compacted soil

Do not transplant once established

Ideal for wildflower and cottage gardens

Plant in groups for dramatic color impact

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Double

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

None

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Papaver Poppy Victoria Cross Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Ornamental

Papaver Poppy ‘Victoria Cross’ is a classic ornamental poppy admired for its intense red blooms and symbolic black cross pattern. This variety brings a traditional wildflower appeal to gardens while delivering strong visual impact. Well suited for borders, beds, and meadow-style plantings, it is drought-tolerant once established and thrives with minimal maintenance, making it ideal for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

24–36 in

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 3–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

8–12 in

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000191776