Description

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.

Product Features
Single, bowl-shaped flowers with white petals and soft purple shading near the base or along the edges
Slender, hairy stems
Fern-like, gray-green leaves
Blooms in late spring to early summer
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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