Seasonal Flowers
Grow this flowering plant for seasonal garden interest.Seasonal flowers for garden interest.
Papaver Rhoeas Seeds-Sherry Grey
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Growing Level
Easy to Grow
Germination
High Germination
Garden Use
Naturalized Plantings
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About This Variety
Meet This Variety
Start Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) from seed for planting in naturalized plantings. This annual garden plant prefers full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil as it establishes.
Start seeds in loose, prepared growing medium within the recommended germination range. Keep the soil evenly moist through early growth, and remove spent flowers as needed to keep the planting tidy.
A home-garden Corn Poppy suited to naturalized plantings.
Growing at a Glance
Botanical Name
Papaver rhoeas
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Keep Evenly Moist
Soil Preference
Well-drained; Average Fertility
Why Gardeners Love It
Home Garden Fit
Use the plant in a home-garden setting that provides its listed growing conditions.Suited to its listed garden settings.
Seasonal Texture
Add crop-appropriate foliage or flower texture to a seasonal planting.Adds seasonal garden texture.
Best Growing Conditions
- Germination Temperature
- 60-75°F
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Moisture Needs
- Keep Evenly Moist
How to Grow
Prepare
Prepare a site or container with the listed light and soil conditions.
Prepare the listed light and soil conditions.
Sow
Sow at 60-75 F using crop-appropriate depth and light guidance.
Sow at 60-75 F.
Water
Keep the seedbed at the listed moisture level without waterlogging it.
Maintain the listed moisture level.
Thin
Thin seedlings to provide room for light, airflow, and normal crop development.
Thin seedlings for space and airflow.
Manage Blooms
Remove spent flowers when appropriate for a tidy seasonal display.
Manage spent flowers as appropriate.
Garden Uses
Naturalized Plantings
Borders & Beds
Cut Flower
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