Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Scarlet Peony Poppy
Papaver somniferum
Certified Organic
These extraordinary 2- to 3-foot tall plants burst with densely ruffled and exquisitely fringed scarlet red blooms that are 5 inches in diameter. These are a showstopper in the late June or early July flower garden.
Though each bloom is short-lived, as is the case with all poppies, one sowing usually provides plants that bloom over the course of 7-10 days. (For a longer season, make several sowings at weekly intervals.) Poppies don't make great cut flowers, but with a variety this showy it's hard not to pluck a few for the vase; if picked early in the morning, they will generally hold up for 24 hours before shedding their petals.
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Growing instructions
For best results, winter sow poppy seeds or sow in very early spring in a prepared garden bed. Thin seedlings to 12-18" apart. Alternately, start indoors in early spring by pressing the seeds into the soil, but do not cover them. Keep in a cool place. Transplant when small without disturbing the roots. Once flowering, water infrequently.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 80 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 5 to 14 days |
| Height at Maturiry | 32 inches |
| Hardiness Zone Range | Annual |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | Surface |
| Row Spacing | 18 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 12 inches |
