Sow in final flowering position in spring on a finely prepared seedbed just covering the seed with soil. Keep moist until the seedlings appear and thin out as necessary to a spacing of 15cm (6"). Remove dead flower heads as they appear. Will grow readily in most garden soils in a sunny position. Note that seeds are tasty sprinkled on bread and cakes.
Sowing & Growing
wildlife garden
Sow
Plant out
Flowers
Papaver rhoeas
Field Poppy Seeds
2800
Average Contents
14 01 23
14 01 23
Average Contents
2800 Seeds
Field Poppy
wildlife garden
Papaver rhoeas
Sow
Plant out
Flowers
Sowing & Growing Sow in final flowering position in spring on a finely prepared seedbed just covering the seed with soil. Keep moist until the seedlings appear and thin out as necessary to a spacing of 15cm (6"). Remove dead flower heads as they appear. Will grow readily in most garden soils in a sunny position. Note that seeds are tasty sprinkled on bread and cakes. HEIGHT APPROX. 30-60cm (1-2') HARDY ANNUAL Sow direct outside
Poppies are usually insect pollinated. Birds like to eat the seeds. Quality Control: This seed has been carefully tested to ensure high germination. Prior to use, store in a dry cool place. Seed from cultivated stock. The wildflower seeds in this packet are of native British origin.