Thursday, February 05, 2009

Red Poppy


  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Height: 30 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden

Description

An exclusive selection made from 'Angels Choir', Papaver Picotee Mixed comes in a range of colors including red, rose, pink and salmon shades. All complement one another in a mixture of bi-colors and picotees. Suitable for broadcast sowing in borders.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Early spring as soon as soil is workable to mid spring or early fall in mild winter areas
Sowing depth:3mm (1/8in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Sow thinly in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods.

Can also be sown outdoors in August to September for early summer flowering next year.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart.


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