Poppy Mother of Pearl Mix
$5.25
(Papaver rhoeas) annual Long flowering mix of dusty plum, cocoa dusted white, cream with raspberry veining, white and others. Adorable seed pods make this a perfect flower for wedding and wire work. Pollinators love them!
Description
Annual. Will self sow. Best in drifts, easy to grow, just plant when the spring weather is still cool, and frost is possible. Flower up to 6 glorious weeks, and as each blossom fades it leaves behind the most beautiful miniature seed pods that make amazing additions to boutonnieres and dried creations.
Height: 24-30, full sun, Days to maturity: 55-65 days, Plant spacing: 9-12, 1.5-2′ h. Pinch: not necessary. Resents transplanting. Direct sow into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Can be started indoors, just take care when planting out not to disturb the roots too much.
The flowers are short lived, lasting 3-4 days if stem ends are seared 7-10 seconds. Harvest when flowers are just opening.
Approx seeds per packet: 100
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