Peony Seeds - Purple
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 8
Height: 32 - 40 inches
Bloom Season: Early summer
Bloom Color: Purple
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Papaver Paeoniflorum
Planting Directions
Temperature: 65F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 15 - 18 inches
Peony Poppy (Papaver Paeoniflorum Purple) - You will want this purple Papaver Paeoniflorum for a delightful display in your summer garden! These large flowers are 4 inches across and form on long, sturdy stems. Grown from peony seeds, they make your garden look great, and cut them often to enjoy beautiful arrangements for indoors! The plants have blue-green foliage that is intense and makes a complementary backdrop for the showy blooms. When the flowers are done blooming, oblong seed pods are formed, and they are highly prized as an everlasting, keeping their color and shape for dried arrangements.
Grow seeds indoors in late winter. For optimum results, use peat pots and a hiqh quality seed starter mix. Sow the seeds on the surface and press them into the soil. Peony seeds need light to germinate so ensure the seeds remain very close to the surface. Always keep flower seeds moist until germination. Mayn gardeners choose to direct sow the seeds outdoors after frost season has completely passed and night time temperatures are staying consistenly above 45 degrees. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. Thin seedlings to 15 - 18 inches apart. When the peony plants are fully grown, they will reach 32 - 40 inches in height and 12 inches in width for a full display of purple flowers. You may wish to grow lower-growing flowers in front of the peonies for a breath-taking display of color!