Heirloom Poppy Seeds - Flower Plant

Heirloom Poppy is an annual flowering plant known for its delicate blooms, upright growth habit, and ornamental seed pods. Plants develop slender stems with attractive flowers in a range of colors depending on the variety. Poppies are well suited to cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, borders, and naturalized plantings. They perform best in full sun and well-drained soil and adapt to a variety of temperate growing conditions.

Features

• Annual flowering plant with upright growth
• Produces colorful ornamental blooms
• Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and meadows
• Adapted to temperate growing conditions
• Develops decorative seed pods
• Easy to establish from seed
• Performs well in well-drained soils

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Papaver spp.
• Common Name (US): Poppy
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 2-9
• 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