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Papaver Somniferum laurens Grape (poppy) Seeds

Papaver Somniferum laurens Grape (poppy) Seeds

Papaver Somniferum laurens Grape (poppy) Seeds


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The velvety, grape-purple flowers of this poppy look sensational in summer, adding style and colour in borders, prairie plantings and cottage gardens. Its deer-resistant, with silver-grey foliage and highly attractive seed pods, ideal for drying. Flowers July to August. Planting sow in situ May August in short, shallow drills 5 mm deep, with 15cms between rows. Thin seedlings to 20cms spacing. Prefers well-drained soil and a bright, sunny position. Can be sown under glass February April, or September November and overwintered for flowers the following year. Sow onto moist seed compost and cover sparingly with vermiculite. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed. Aftercare will self-seed if not deadheaded regularly, with the seed pods being removed. Eventual height & spread 90 20cms.
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