Papaver somniferum Seriously Scarlet

Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Early to mid-summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Cottage Gardens
• Height : 36 inches

Description

A dramatic new Poppy with striking scarlet flowers which have a dark purple-blue centre. opening to form an Elizabethan style ruff. The strong, tall stems boast large, highly ornamental, silver-green orientale foliage. Variable seed was sent by a customer to T&M, and breeders have selected for uniformity and trueness to type, resulting in this bright border and cottage garden annual.

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

Sowing Instructions

Sow 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.