Poppy Red Paeony Seeds

Description

Papaver somniferum Poppy Paeony Red

Red Paeony Poppy Seeds

Type: Annual
Bloom: Mid Summer to early Fall
Flower: Big Deep Red
Height: 2-3′ tall
Light: Full Sun. Little to no shade
Soil: Deep, moist & well drained
P.H: 6 or above
Moisture: Average
Zone: 7-10
Use: Border, mass planting. Valued for large seed pods used in dried flower arrangements
Tolerances: Heat & dry, Tolerates poor soil
Native to:

Papaver somniferium Seed Propagation
Indoors: 5-6 seeds per section, 4-6 wks before last frost. 1/16” deep. Cell packs, peat pots or 2” pots. No Cover. Keep moist & maintain 54-70°F soil temp. Germination 14-21 days
Outdoors: Best Direct Sown. Dislikes Transplant. Broadcast direct Sept – Nov or early Spring On ground that has 1” top of soil loosened. Rake in, covering lightly. Press in by walking over the area. Thin to 12”. Leave final spacing of Autumn sown until Spring