Poppy Seeds - Red
€2.95
Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is offered here as a seed packet of approximately 250 seeds (0.03g), a hardy annual wildflower native to Europe, celebrated for its silky red petals and dark centres that dance in the breeze from early summer to autumn. Growing 30–60cm tall, it brings vivid colour and movement to wildflower meadows, borders, and pollinator gardens, while providing a rich nectar source for bees and hoverflies. Poppies thrive in full sun and poor, well-drained soil, often flowering best in ground that hasn't been over-enriched, and self-seed freely once established to form natural drifts of colour. A valuable pioneer species for covering bare soil and boosting biodiversity in Irish and UK gardens.
Quantity
Only 4 left in stock
Sowing Instructions
Seeds are tiny and should be scattered thinly on the surface of moist soil from March to May, or in autumn for earlier blooms. Press gently to ensure good contact with the soil but do not cover, as light aids germination. Water lightly until seedlings appear, usually within 2–3 weeks, then thin to 15–20cm apart once large enough to handle. Store seeds in a cool, dry place until sowing.
