{"product_id":"papaver-somniferum-summer-blaze-seeds-ornamental-poppy-flower-seeds","title":"Papaver somniferum Summer Blaze Seeds – Ornamental Poppy Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bring bold summer colour to your garden with Papaver somniferum 'Summer Blaze', an ornamental annual poppy grown for its large, papery blooms in fiery shades of red and orange. Tall, graceful stems rise above silvery-green, lobed foliage, adding height, movement and bright colour to sunny beds from early to mid summer. Easy to grow from seed and low-maintenance once established, it suits beginner and experienced gardeners alike.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Garden Uses\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cottage-style gardens and mixed summer borders\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Wildflower meadows and naturalised plantings\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers with good drainage\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Colour contrast alongside blue and purple flowers, ornamental grasses or silver-leaved plants\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;At a Glance\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Flower colour:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; Red to orange\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bloom time:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; Early to mid summer\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Life cycle:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; Annual\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Height:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; 60–80 cm\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Spacing:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; 20–25 cm\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Light:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; Full sun\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Water:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; Moderate\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Seeds per packet:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; 100\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;How to Sow\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow directly outdoors where the plants are to flower, as poppies do not like being transplanted. Sow in early spring, or in late autumn in mild climates. Scatter seeds thinly on the soil surface and press them in gently without covering; surface sowing gives the best results. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in 10–20 days, then thin to 20–25 cm apart.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;How to Grow\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Water moderately and avoid overwatering once plants are established. Remove faded flowers to keep beds tidy and extend the flowering display. For a longer season of colour, sow small patches a few weeks apart.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OrganicSeedsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45513898754231,"sku":"PVN-DEC11-04","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3335\/6471\/files\/freepik__sunny-wildflower-garden-border-with-summer-blaze-p__37633.jpg?v=1770198755","url":"https:\/\/organicseedshub.com\/products\/papaver-somniferum-summer-blaze-seeds-ornamental-poppy-flower-seeds","provider":"OrganicSeedsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}