- Annual 60cm
- Subtle mix of antique flower colours
- Ideal for mass planting
Description
Poppy- Mother of Pearl
Papaver rhoeas
- Annual 60cm
- Subtle mix of antique flower colours
- Ideal for mass planting
Annual to 60cm. Plants have a rosette of deeply divided leaves with tall, single flower stems. Flowers are a mix of subtle, antique shades of grey, lilac, mauve, pink, soft orange and white, some flowers with flecks or picotee edges in contrasting colours. The seed pods are also decorative.
First selected by Welsh painter and gardener Sir Cedric Morris. Ideal for mass planting in drifts, bedding, borders and as a short-lived cut flower. Attractive to bees.
Seeds per gram: 8000
Product code: Z-10071_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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Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Express Delivery |
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