planting peony poppy seeds Poppy Seeds

planting peony poppy seeds Poppy Seeds(Papaver somniferum) Self Seeding Annual. 100 days. We're proud to offer this new Rose Peony Poppy variety, it's such a beautiful flower and a must have for ornamental gardens. Growth Habit: Upright growth with branching stems with ruffled leaves and 3 4 flowers. Self seeding. Sun Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Average, moist, well drained soil When to Plant: Direct seed in Spring when soil can be worked How to Plant: Direct sow seeds on the

(Papaver somniferum) Self-Seeding Annual. 100 days.

We're proud to offer this new Rose Peony Poppy variety, it's such a beautiful flower and a must-have for ornamental gardens. 

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Growth Habit: Upright growth with branching stems with ruffled leaves and 3-4” flowers. Self seeding. 

Sun Requirements: Full sun 

Soil Preference: Average, moist, well-drained soil

When to Plant: Direct seed in Spring when soil can be worked 

How to Plant:  Direct sow seeds on the soil surface and lightly tamp them lightly covering with soil. Keep the seedbed moist. Seeds should germinate in 21-28 days. Thin to 6-12” apart when true leaves appear. 

When to Harvest: Harvest fresh flowers in early Summer and seed heads in late Summer.

How to Harvest:  For fresh arrangements, harvest when buds are swollen and showing colour. Sear end of stems with a flame. Cut flowers last 2-4 days. Gather the dried seed heads in late summer for decorative dried flower arrangements. Harvest the seeds for culinary uses. 

Uses: Poppy is a beautiful, though short-lived, cut flower. Seed heads are also beautiful in dried arrangements. Poppy seeds are edible, high in calcium and have many culinary uses.