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Papaver rhoeas
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Papaver rhoeas Seeds
Poppies are some of the most beautiful flowers to grow from seed with gorgeous open papery blooms. This is our native field poppy, once widely seen in cornfields all over the UK. Papaver rhoeas has single bright red flowers. Flowers are produced from June to late summer - August. If you need some colour in your life this could be a great plant for you! Poppies are brilliant planted in drifts and makes a lovely cut flower too.
| Genus | Papaver rhoeas |
| Common Name | Field Poppy, British Poppy |
| Plant Type | Hardy Annual |
| Height & Spread | 60cm tall x 20cm spread (2 feet tall x 8 inches) |
| Sow Seeds | Sow direct in succession from spring to early summer. Poppies dislike root disturbance so it's best to sow where you want them to flower. Seeds are tiny so do not cover them because they need light to germinate. Take care when watering to prevent the seeds being washed away. Alternatively sow in autumn August/September/October for bigger plants and slightly earlier flowers next year. |
| Thin/Plant Out | Thin seedlings to allow sufficient space (20cm) for the young plants to grow and develop. |
| Conditions Required | Papaver rhoeas will grow in most garden situations ranging from full sun to dappled shade. They prefer moist but well drained soil. Protect from slugs and snails because they love Poppies. |
| Flower Production | Flowers produced in 10 -12 weeks from a spring sowing. Grow plenty and sow in succession for lots of blooms. |
| Picking | Pick in the cool of the early morning or evening when the buds are just starting to break open. Poppies last just a couple of days in a vase but they are productive plants so harvest frequently to keep the blooms coming. Sear stem ends in boiling water for 20 seconds to prolong vase life and place immediately in fresh clean water. |
| Planting Combinations | If you want a good show of colourful blooms and plenty of flowers for cutting then sow Papaver rhoeas with other Poppies in drifts. |
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