Garden Poppy Seeds - Flower Plant

Garden poppy is a cool-season annual plant grown for its ornamental flowers and distinctive seed pods. It develops upright stems with soft, lobed foliage and produces large blooms under suitable conditions. This plant is well adapted to temperate climates and performs best in cooler growing periods. It prefers well-drained soil and is commonly direct sown into garden beds, borders, and open planting areas.

Features

• Upright annual plant with moderate growth
• Suitable for cool and temperate climates
• Produces showy flowers and seed pods
• Performs best when directly sown outdoors
• Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Papaver somniferum
• Common Name (US): Breadseed Poppy
• Seed Type / Variety: Garden Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright annual
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Planting Season: Early spring or fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: February to April or September to October
• Germination Time And Conditions: 7-14 days in cool soil (15-20°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate, avoid excess moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 60-120 cm height, 30-45 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 20-30 cm between plants