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Much loved, Hardy Annual native British wildflower, which has become a powerful symbol of war remembrance. Gorgeous when planted in swathes and a valuable flower for attracting bees, bumblebees in particular. Very easy to grow, sow outdoors in spring or autumn, and will self seed year after year.
Flowers: May to July (autumn sowings), August to September (spring sowings)
Height: 60cm, Spread: 30cm
Approximately 500 Seeds
In stock
Sowing & Growing
Sow poppy seeds directly into your garden in spring or autumn. If you’re planting early in the year, usually between March and May is best, but you’ll have to wait until the following summer for a healthy display. Sow between the end of August and October for more flowers in the first season.
Choose a sunny spot with good drainage. Weed the area and rake to a fine tilth. Pour some poppy seeds into your hand and sprinkle them very thinly across the ground to create natural looking drifts. Allow 7-30 days to germinate, depending on the variety, soil condition and growing temperatures. Keep the soil moist during germination.
Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to around 30cm (12in) apart. Water the area regularly, especially during dry spells. Be careful not to overdo it as this encourages quick growth and leggy plants, or even rot. Left it too late to start from seed? You can buy oriental varieties like the satin poppy as mature plants. Harden off outside for 2-3 days when all risk of frost has passed before planting out in fertile, well drained soil.
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