Description

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) can be grown from seed for naturalized plantings. Choose full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil to support healthy establishment and early growth.

Begin with a prepared bed or container and sow at the appropriate depth for the crop. Keep the soil evenly moist as seedlings emerge, then remove spent flowers as needed to keep the planting tidy.

Product Features
Single, bowl‑shaped flowers in light purple‑red
Petals have a soft, crinkled surface
Slender, hairy stems
Fern‑like, gray‑green leaves
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypeAnnual or Perennial Flowering Plant
SunlightFull sun.
SoilWell-drained, average.
Planting MethodSurface sow; needs light
Germination TimeVariable
TemperatureSuitable seasonal temperatures
WateringKeep moist; drought-tolerant once established.
DifficultyEasy

2. How to Grow

1

Surface sow; needs light.

2

Full sun.

3

Well-drained, average.

4

Keep moist; drought-tolerant once established.

5

Self-seeds lightly. Deadhead to prolong flowering.

3. Garden Uses

Flower garden borders Cottage-style gardens Decorative containers Mass plantings Cut-flower displays

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