- Annual 60cm
- Large bright red flowers
- Attracts bees
Description
Poppy- American Legion
Papaver rhoeas
- Annual 60cm
- Large bright red flowers
- Attracts bees
Annual to 60cm. Plants have a rosette of deeply divided leaves with tall, single flower stems. The large bright red flowers have a clear white cross in their centres. The seed pods are also decorative. Ideal for mass planting in drifts, bedding, borders and as a short-lived cut flower. Attractive to bees.
This heirloom variety is also known as ‘Legion of Honor’.
Seeds per gram: 6500
Product code: Z-10070_P
Best Months to Plant
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Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 3mm |
Season | Late summer, autumn (and winter in warm climates) |
Germination | 14-21 days @ 16-24°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Annual |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 60cm |
Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 140 days |
*Notes: Pinch out early buds to encourage clumping. Remove spent flowers to prolong flowering. Protect from snails and slugs.
How To Grow
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