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Far too beautiful to be termed a weed, the corn poppy is now a rare sight. Why not grow a patch and admire the dancing scarlet blooms in a light summer breeze.
- Summer flowering
- Plants self seed
- Product Details
- How to Sow
- Tips & Advice
Sowing Time
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Outdoors |
Flowering Time
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Flowering |
Plant Height
45cm (18in)
Sowing Outdoors
- Rake soil to provide a firm, even surface
- Sow seeds thinly in pre-watered soil, lightly covering them with a little more soil
- Sowings made in a semi-circular lines create a natural ‘drift’ effect
- Keep moist until seedlings appear and as required in dry spells
Thinning
- When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to allow their development and to prevent overcrowding
Special Note
- Late summer and autumn sown seedlings may benefit from cloche or fleece protection when hard frosts threaten. Such Plants generally bloom earlier the following summer than sprig sown plants
- Poppy seed harvested from the plants can be used to sprinkle over home baked loaves of bread
Growing Tips
- Poppies have a delicate root system and do not transplant well
- Sow direct or 5-6 seeds per module should you wish to transplant. Do not separate the module
