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.

Use loose, prepared soil for sowing and keep the seed-starting environment within the recommended germination range. Keep the soil evenly moist, and remove spent flowers as needed to keep the planting tidy.

Product Features
Slender stems bear single, bowl-shaped flowers in soft peach-pink
Each petal has a smooth, delicate texture
Fern-like, gray-green leaves
Blooms in late spring
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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