Cottage Garden Poppy Seeds - Flower Plant

Cottage garden poppy is a fast-growing annual flowering plant commonly grown in ornamental gardens for its delicate, colorful blooms. It performs well in temperate climates and prefers cool to moderate growing conditions. The plant develops slender stems with soft, papery flowers and adapts well to garden beds, borders, and naturalized planting areas. It grows best in well-drained soil and can self-seed under suitable conditions, returning in following seasons in favorable environments.

Features

• Fast-growing annual flowering plant
• Suitable for temperate climates
• Produces soft, papery ornamental flowers
• Adaptable to garden beds and borders
• Can self-seed in suitable conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Papaver rhoeas
• Common Name (US): Common Poppy
• Seed Type / Variety: Mixed Cottage Garden Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Planting Season: Early spring or fall
• Growing Season: Cool to mild season
• Sowing Season: March to May and September to November
• Germination Time And Conditions: 10-20 days in cool soil (10-20°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, light soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate, avoid waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 30-90 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 15-30 cm between plants