Poppy Peony Flowered Scarlet Seeds

Poppy Peony Flowered Scarlet Seed – Irish Plants Direct

 

A dramatic and free flowering annual with large, fully double blooms in vivid scarlet.

 

Peony Flowered Poppy Scarlet produces striking ruffled flowers that resemble peonies, creating bold splashes of colour in borders, wildlife gardens, and cottage style planting schemes. The blooms are highly attractive to bees and hoverflies and bring a vibrant focal point to summer displays.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil, naturalising gently and pairing beautifully with other summer annuals and wildflowers.

 

Perfect for informal beds, pollinator friendly gardens, and seasonal colour displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow March to May direct outdoors

Germination 10 to 20 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 60 to 90 cm tall, 30 to 40 cm spread

Flowering June to August

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds thinly in prepared soil where they are to flower, covering lightly with fine soil. Keep soil moist during germination. Thin seedlings to 30 to 40 cm apart when large enough to handle. Poppies dislike transplanting, so direct sowing is recommended. For successive flowering, sow at intervals during spring.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water during dry spells and remove spent blooms to encourage tidy growth. Allow some seed heads to ripen if naturalising is desired. Poppies thrive in sunny positions and poor soils, requiring little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Large peony-like blooms in vivid scarlet

Striking focal point for borders and wildlife gardens

Attracts bees and hoverflies

Easy to grow and gently self-seeding

Perfect for cottage gardens and seasonal colour

 

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