Papaver paeoniflorum Ooh La La

Hardy Annual
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• Flowers in : Early to mid summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders
• Height : 36 inches

Description

Once you see these exquisite, large 7-10cm (3-4in) fully double flower heads you will stand in astonishment at their outstanding range of bright clear colours as they stand proudly above glaucus green foliage.

Easy to grow, ideal sown in drifts, adding colour and height to annual borders followed by large attractive seed heads.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March-May thinly just below the surface in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 15-30cm (6-12in) apart.

Aftercare

Removing spent flower heads will encourage further blooming.

Caution

All poppies are poisonous. However, the SEEDS produced by these specific varieties ONLY can be eaten. Typically, used in bakery recipes.