Corn Poppy Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95

The Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), also known as Field Poppy or Flanders Poppy, is an iconic wildflower recognized for its brilliant red petals and delicate, paper-like blooms. This annual flowering plant is often associated with remembrance and wartime symbolism, particularly due to its historical significance in World War I. Aside from its sentimental value, the Corn Poppy is widely grown for its beauty, resilience, and ability to attract pollinators. These stunning, easy-to-grow wildflower with both ornamental and ecological benefits. Whether grown for its vibrant red blooms, historical significance, or ability to attract pollinators, this plant is a valuable addition to any garden. With minimal care requirements, it thrives in various soil conditions and self-seeds for natural reappearance each year.
Product Detail
  • Plant Type: Annual (self-seeder)
  • Genus: Papaver
  • Species: Rhoeas
  • Plant Height/Width: 12-24" high
  • Season: Blooms late spring to early summer
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

When to start?

  • plant in spring

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Direct sow (recommended): As soon as soil can be worked. Plant seeds 1/4" deep, as they require darkness to germinate. Thin, when first true leaves appear. Space remaining plants 6-8 inches.

How to keep happy?

  • These plants do fine in nutrient-poor soil and fertilizing them is not necessary.
  • Corn poppies both germinate and flower best in cool to moderately warm weather

Corn Poppy

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Keep the Party Going

Deadheading spent flowers could keep the floral party going, but no pressure—it's optional!

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Keep the Party Going

Deadheading spent flowers could keep the floral party going, but no pressure—it's optional!


The Brief and Glorious History of the Purple Peas

Following WWI, poppies thrived in Flanders Fields thanks to lime-rich rubble. Common poppy seeds can lay dormant for decades and then show up when you least expect it, symbolizing remembrance. The opium poppy, a source of morphine, is featured on the Royal College of Anaesthetists coat of arms. Poppy seed snacks? Great on a bagel , but proceed with caution—they could lead to false drug test results... don't end up like Eliane on Seinfeld and miss that trip to Africa with J. Peterman!

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