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Papaver somniferum Seeds for Planting - Garden Poppy Mix

Papaver somniferum Seeds for Planting - Garden Poppy Mix

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Direct sow recommended: Scatter seeds on well-prepared, light, well-drained soil in early spring or late autumn.
Press lightly: Seeds need light for germination; do not cover deeply.
Germinate: Keep soil moist until seedlings appear (usually ~10–20 days).
Spacing: Thin seedlings to ~20–30 cm apart for healthy air circulation.

How to Grow

Sun: Provide full sun exposure for best flowering results.
Water: Water moderately; reduce once plants are established.
Soil: Best in well-drained fertile soil; sandy or loamy soils preferred.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering; allow some seed pods to mature if self-sowing is desired.

Tips

Incorporate into mixed wildflower patches for biodiversity.
Avoid overwatering — poppies prefer lean soils with good drainage.
Dried seed pods add long-lasting decorative interest.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Colorful foliage

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright annual

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Papaver somniferum Seeds for Planting - Garden Poppy Mix
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Annual ornamental

Papaver Somniferum Ultimate Mixture is a blend of annual poppy varieties cultivated for spectacular ornamental blooms. These poppies produce a rich spectrum of colors — including bold reds, soft pastels, whites, purples, and bi-colored combinations — making them ideal for enhancing flower beds, garden borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens. With striking cup-shaped blooms that contrast beautifully with silvery-green foliage and slender stems, this mix brings lively color and texture to landscapes. Once established, the plants require minimal care and are moderately drought-tolerant, attracting bees and butterflies throughout their flowering season.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–120 cm

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

20–30 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Sunny

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000181401