Papaver somniferum Seriously Scarlet
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Papaver somniferum Seriously Scarlet
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Flower
Hardy Annual
Flowers:
Early to mid-summer
Height:
36 inches
Position:
Full Sun
Ideal For:
Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden
Germination:
Easy
Aftercare:
Easy
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.
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 Instructions
Removing spent flower heads will encourage further blooming. |
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