Direct sowing seeds
Learn how to get great results when direct sowing hardy annual seeds.
100 seeds 020089 | £3.95 |
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Or buy this as part of our Poppy Somniferum Mix.
Papaver somniferum 'Dark Plum' has petals in a plum purple, excellent on it's own or in a mix of colours. Comes true from self-sown seed.
Opium poppies are a wonderful garden flower which pops up of its own volition, from one year to the next. Beautiful in flower and the seedpods are fantastic for arranging – we use them fresh, dried and sprayed silver at Christmas – an all round unmissable posse of plants.
Please note: This is harmful if eaten.
Genus | Papaver somniferum |
Variety | Dark Plum |
Type | Hardy Annual |
Common Name | Opium Poppy |
Border Position | Back, Middle |
Soil Type | Chalky, Neutral, Sandy |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Moist but Well-drained, Well-drained |
Height | 90cm (36in) |
Spacing | Plant 30cm (12in) apart. |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow thinly just below the surface March-May and/or late August-September. Dislikes root disturbance. For best results direct sow. |
Care Tips | Protect from slugs and snails. They will self-sow. |
Flowering | Late May - August, 10-12 weeks from a spring sowing |
Vase Life | 1-2 days, but worth it. Sear stem ends in boiling water for 20 seconds. |
Harvesting | Flower production: 8-10 weeks. |
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