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Poppy Seeds - Description
- Corn Poppy Seeds (Papaver Rhoeas)
- Aka Field Poppy
- Hardy Annual
- Self-Seeds & New Plants Come Back Each Spring
- Summer Flowering (June to September)
- Pack Size: Approx 2500 Seeds
- Coverage: 15m2
- Plant will Self-Seed
Poppy Seeds - Plant Details
- Native Irish plant
- Annual flower - Completes it's life cycle in one year
- Poppies are a prolific seed producer
- Height: 20 to 50cm
- Ideal spacing: 15cm
- Flower: Single red flower
- Flowering period: June - September
- Preferred Soil Type: Most soils, best in deep dry, light and rich soil
- Preferred pH: Neutral, Alkaline
- Aspect: Full sun
- Wildlife Value: Low
- Maintenance Level: No maintenance needed
Poppy Seeds - Uses
- Poppies are an excellent & very recognisable wildflower
- Popular choice in wildflower seed mixes
- Poppies can also be grown on their own through grassland & grassy meadows
Poppy Seeds - How to Sow
- Sow poppy seeds in Autumn or Spring
- Seeds can be sown directly outside
- Sow seeds thinly
- 0.4 grams will cover approx 15m2
- You can mix sand through the poppy seeds
- This will make spreading the poppy seeds easier
- Lightly cover with soil
- Germination takes 4 to 25 days
- Poppies will self seed each year
- No cutting is required
- Only cut meadow if grass is out competing the poppies
