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Papaver rhoeas 'Mother of Pearl' | Sarah Raven
Papaver rhoeas 'Mother of Pearl'

Papaver rhoeas 'Mother of Pearl'

A pretty mix of single and double flowers in pinks, whites, red and silvery greys.
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120 seeds

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Direct Sow/ Plant Out
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Hardy Annual
Position
Cutting Garden
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
May - September, 10-12 weeks from spring sowing.
Height
60cm (24in)
Group/Species
rhoeas
Common name
Corn Poppy
Moisture
Well-drained
Size
120 seeds
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
15cm (6in)
Cultivation
Sow direct in mid spring and/or late summer, a fine tilth is ideal. Self sows in following years.

Description

Papaver rhoeas 'Mother of Pearl' is a pretty mix of corn poppies with single and double flowers in pink, white, reds and silvery greys, which gently scatters itself in my garden from one year to the next. The flowers also last well in water if you sear the stem ends.

Care Tips

They do not like transplanting so sow in situ.