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Poppy Seeds - Commutatum
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Poppy Lady Bird (Papaver Commutatum Lady Bird) - Easy to grow from Poppy seeds, the Ladybird Poppy features a charming crimson single bloom with a black blotch. Named for the beneficial insect, the lady bug, this Poppy plant is positively dazzling when grown in mass groupings.MORE POPPY OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
55 - 60F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Surface sow and lightly cover 1/16th inch
SOWING RATE
5 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Poppy Lady Bird (Papaver Commutatum Lady Bird) - Easy to grow from flower seeds, the Ladybird Poppy features a charming crimson single bloom with a black blotch. Named for the beneficial insect, the lady bug, this Poppy plant is positively dazzling when grown in mass groupings. Ladybird Poppy flowers have 15 or more 3 inch blooms at a time, and the foliage is neat and attractive too. There's nothing more eye-catching than a grouping of red poppies! Grow Poppy seeds directly outdoors in the early spring.
Common Questions
Do Papaver Commutatum work as a cut flower?
Yes, these flowers make good cut flowers.
Can I grow in containers?
These flowers do well in containers as well as borders, cottage gardens, and meadows.
Do flowers need deadheaded?
If you want to extend your bloom season you will need to deadhead your flowers.
Will deer eat my flowers?
Fortunately, deer tend to avoid these flowers.
