Description
| Seeds | 1/4 gram (900 seeds) $2.35 |
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Ladybird Poppy (P. commutatum) (Annual, Self-Seeding))
Heritage: England
Migrated from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe in the1500’s. This original wildflower variety was cultivated and selected for many years in the United Kingdom before being awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for overall plant excellence in the early 1920’s.
Delicate looking plants grow 12-18” (30-45cm) high, producing beautiful bright red petals, with large black spots reminiscent of huge ladybugs! The sassy, bright red flowers grow up to 3″(8cm) across, with a profusion of blooms in spring and early summer. Super easy to grow. Avery noticeable, and hardy variety (3,600 seeds/gram)
Attracts Beneficials: Bees, Butterflies, Ladybugs, Hoverflies, Hummingbirds
Excellent Companion Plant for: Turnips, Carrots, Beets, Radish, Hollyhock
Do Not Plant Near: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage
Tips for Growing Practically-Perfect Poppies! Poppies are self-seeding, frost-tolerant annuals that thrive in full sun and fertile soil. They can be started in-doors, but we prefer to direct seed in very early spring, or late fall. Scatter seeds on top of the earth or in row indentations. Cover with a very light sprinkling of soil, no more than 1/8” (3mm) deep, and gently tamp/press down so that the seeds are in contact with the earth. Lightly water, ensuring the soil remains moist, but not over-watered. Thin to 6” (15cm) apart for larger plants, or leave them closer together to grow in clumps of Poppy perfection! We find clumps the best option for support. Poppies usually germinate within 10-30 days (55-65ºF/12-18ºC).
