Breadseed poppy seeds - Flower Plant

Breadseed Poppy is a striking annual flowering plant valued for its large, colorful blooms and distinctive ornamental seed pods. It is well suited to cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, wildflower meadows, borders, and ornamental landscape plantings. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing elegant flowers followed by attractive seed capsules that add texture and interest to the garden.

Features

• Produces large, showy flowers in a range of colors
• Develops distinctive ornamental seed pods
• Suitable for cottage gardens and cut flower displays
• Performs best in full sun locations
• Easy-to-grow annual flowering plant
• Ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, and landscape plantings
• Provides long-lasting ornamental interest

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Papaver somniferum
• Common Name (US): Breadseed Poppy
• Seed Type / Variety: Traditional Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 3-10
• Planting Season: Spring, Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: March-May, September-November
• Sowing Season Months: March, April, May, September, October, November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-21 days at 15-21°C (60-70°F); direct sow and keep soil lightly moist
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or garden soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; avoid overly wet soil
• Mature Plant Size: 24-48 inches tall, 12-18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches apart