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Papaver somniferum 'Dark Plum'

Papaver somniferum 'Dark Plum'

With petals in a plum-purple, excellent on it's own or in a mix of colours. Comes true from self-sown seed.
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100 seeds

DELIVERY INFORMATION
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Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Hardy Annual
Position
Border (Middle)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
Late May - August, 10-12 weeks from a spring sowing
Height
90cm (36in)
Group/Species
somniferum
Common name
Opium Poppy
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
30cm (12in)
Cultivation
Dislikes root disturbance so best sown direct. Scatter seeds through borders in spring or autumn. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.

Description

With 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.

Care Tips

Pick or deadhead flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering. Remove seed heads if you do not want it to self-seed. Caution: Harmful if eaten.