Poppy Falling In Love Seed

 

Poppy Falling in Love (Papaver rhoeas L.) is a breathtaking variety that produces a romantic blend of semi-double and double blooms in shades of pink, rose, and soft red, often with delicate picotee edges. Each flower is unique, creating a stunning patchwork of colour that brings charm and elegance to any garden.

 

With its papery petals and graceful appearance, this annual poppy is perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and borders.

 

The blooms sit above slender stems and feathery foliage, swaying beautifully in the summer breeze.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, these poppies are also excellent for attracting bees and pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 0.3 grams

 

Sow: March – May or September – October (for earlier flowering)

Germination: 10 – 20 days

Soil Type: Well-drained, light to moderately fertile soil, pH neutral

Height/Spread: 45 – 60 cm tall

Flowering: June – August

Companion Plants: Cornflowers, Nigella, Cosmos

Avoid Planting With: Heavily shaded plants or those requiring rich, damp soil

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Outdoors: Direct sow seeds in prepared soil where they are to flower from March to May, or in autumn for earlier blooms the following year. Scatter seeds thinly, lightly cover with soil, and water gently. Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart once established.

 

Care: These poppies prefer poor to moderately fertile soil and thrive in full sun. Deadhead faded flowers to prolong blooming, or allow some seed heads to mature for natural self-seeding.

 

Poppy Falling in Love is a gardener’s delight, offering a romantic mix of blooms that will fill your beds and borders with soft, dreamy colours. A perfect choice for those who love the charm of cottage gardens and wildflower meadows.

 

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