100+ Peony Poppy Double Mix Flower Seeds- -Opium Poppy- Breadseed Poppy- Papaver Paeoniflorum- Annual-B788

100+ Peony Poppy Double Mix Flower Seeds -Opium Poppy- Bread seed Poppy- Papaver Paeoniflorum- Annual-B788

Description:

Peony Poppy Double Mix Flower Seed -If you want a delightful and colorful display in your summer garden, you need to grow these exotic Flowers! These large peony poppy flowers are 4 inches across and form on long, sturdy stems. Grown from peony seeds, they make your garden look great, and cut them often to enjoy beautiful arrangements for indoors! The sturdy plant has blue-green foliage that is intense and makes a complementary backdrop for the showy blooms. When the flowers are done blooming, oblong seed pods are formed, and they are highly prized as an everlasting, keeping their color and shape for dried arrangements.

Papaver somniferum, commonly known as the opium poppy or breadseed poppy, is a species ... and production of opium. Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum is a variety with flowers that are highly double, and are grown in many colors

Grow these poppy seeds indoors in late winter. One common method is to use peat pots and seed starter mix. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and press the seeds into the soil. These seeds need light to germinate so be sure not to cover the seeds more than 1/8th of an inch. Keep flower seeds moist until germination. Another option is to direct sow the seeds outdoors. The flower seed can be sown in the late fall, late winter, or early spring. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. Thin the peony seedlings to 15 - 18 inches apart. Mature plants will reach 32 - 40 inches in height and 12 inches in width. Plant lower-growing flowers in front for a breath-taking display of color!

Temperature: 65 F (18 C)

Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 15 - 18 inches

Season: Annual

Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8

Height: 32 - 40 inches

Bloom Period: Early summer

Bloom Color: Mix

Exposure:  Full sun

Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8