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Papaver somniferum 'Candy Floss'

An opium poppy bred as a cut flower so this one holds on to its petals even in the vase.
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety 
Easy to grow

An opium poppy bred as a cut flower so this one holds on to its petals even in the vase

For the poppy lover like me this is unmissable.

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.

Product details

Type
Hardy Annual
Position
Border (Middle)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
Late May - August, 12 weeks from a spring sowing
Height
90cm (36in)
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.

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.

Flowering Time

Late May - August, 12 weeks from a spring sowing

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