Flower Specifications
- Approximate seeds per pound: 3,400,000
- Season: Annual
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Height: 12 - 15 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Bloom Color: Red
- Environment: Full sun
- Soil Type: Loose, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 55 - 60F
- Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
- Sowing Rate: 2/3 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 2 pounds per acre
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 12 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Poppy
Red Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas) - The Red Poppy is one of the most popular wild flower plants in all the world, and it easily establishes from wild flower seed. It is also known as "Shirley Poppy," "Flanders Poppy," "American Legion Poppy," (the red poppy is the symbol of the American Legion, handed out for Memorial Day), and in England, "Corn Poppy." This wildflower is native to most of all Europe and North Africa.
The Red Poppy is a favorite with gardeners because it grows so successfully from Red Poppy wildflower seed, and it can turn a dull boring landscape and transform it into an intense display of gorgeous red blooms. Since they are annuals, they grow quickly from seed each spring and drop new Red Poppy wildflower seed in the fall. Sow Red Poppy wildflower seed in a full sun location, and though it prefers neutral soils, it is quite adaptable. The only condition it won't tolerate is very heavy clay. Like all Poppies, it develops a tap root, and if the soil is too heavy, it is almost impossible for the root to be developed in time for good bloom.
Directly sow Red Poppy wild flower seeds into prepared seed beds that have been cleared of weeds and have had the top 1 inch of soil loosened. Rake the Red Poppy wild flower seed in, and press the seeds into soil by walking over the area. Keep the seeds moist until germination. Can be started indoors in peat pots. Plant the entire pot in the outdoor location when transplanting.
More Poppy Seed Options
CaliforniaPoppy Seed
California Poppy - White
California Poppy - Red
Iceland Poppy Seed
OrientalPoppy Seed
Shirley Poppy Seed
Shaker Bottle With Seed Starting Matrix |
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Shake 'n Seed - We are now offering shaker bottles filled with our seed starting matrix: rich soil, gardening sand, water absorbing crystals, and starter fertilizer. This not only helps dispense your seed, but it gets it off to a great start! Simply remove lid from shaker bottle, add seed from packet, put back on lid, shake the bottle vigorously for 15 seconds, and then shake your way to beautiful new plants! Use Shake 'n Seed over good quality soil, and then gently water to keep seed moist until it sprouts. Great for ground covers or mass planting flower seeds. |
