Description: Papaver somniferum: Show-stopping purple-violet poppy with grey-blue foliage. Flowers are sturdy and prolific. This poppy just stands out in the garden!! Self sows. Deer resistant. There is a local legend that renowned Colorado Garden writer, Lauren Springer, planted some poppy seeds from a bagel and discovered this unique variety. In reality she spent years culling the seeds from the most beautiful purple poppies growing in her garden. The fluttery crepe-like flowers make a gorgeous pairing with late-blooming tulips and daffodils, hyacinths, and iris. AnnualSun Height: 2-3'Grow seeds indoors in late winter. Use peat pots and starter mix. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and press the flowers Use peat pots and starter mix. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and press the flower seeds into the soil. These seeds need light to germinate. Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Another option, and often preferred by many gardeners, is to directly sow the seeds outdoors. Peony seeds can be sown in the late fall, late winter, or early spring. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. Thin seedlings to 15 - 18 inches apart. *** All orders are shipped within 24-36 hours after receipt of payment and come with sowing instructions in bubble wrap to protect your seeds. ***Orders not received must be notified within 14 days of shipping. Only orders $15 or more will include tracking. -------------------------------------PAYMENT--------------------------------Shipping is .25 cents for each additional item for any amount of seeds bought within a (7) SEVEN DAY period providing you pay with ONE payment.
Price: 1.99 USD
Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-12-25T22:29:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: seeds
Type: seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Common Name: Poppy
Genus: Papaver
Color: Purple, Red,Pink
Sunlight: Full Sun, sun/part shade
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States