Garden Poppy Seeds - Flower Plant

Garden Poppy is a flowering plant grown for its colorful blooms, attractive foliage, and ornamental garden value. Plants develop upright stems topped with delicate flowers that add seasonal interest to borders, cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and landscape plantings. Garden Poppies adapt well to a range of temperate growing conditions and perform best in full sun with well-drained soil. Their easy-growing nature makes them suitable for a variety of garden settings.

Features

• Flowering plant with upright growth habit
• Produces colorful seasonal blooms
• Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and meadows
• Adapted to temperate growing conditions
• Provides ornamental landscape interest
• Attractive foliage and decorative flowers
• Performs well in well-drained soils

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Papaver spp.
• Common Name (US): Poppy
• Seed Type / Variety: Garden Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual or perennial flowering plant, depending on species
• USDA Zones: 2-9 (varies by species)
• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: September-November and February-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-21 days at 55-65°F (13-18°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; allow soil surface to dry slightly between waterings
• Mature Plant Size: 12-36 inches tall, 8-18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches apart