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A bunch of Breadseed Poppy Pink Peony
A bunch of Breadseed Poppy Pink Peony
Breadseed Poppy Pink Peony growing in the field
A close up of Breadseed Poppy Pink Peony
A close up of Breadseed Poppy Pink Peony
Breadseed Poppy Pink Peony growing in the field
A bunch of Breadseed Poppy Pink Peony

Breadseed Poppy ‘Pink Peony’

Papaver species

Features

  • Dryable
  • Easy to grow
  • Edible
  • Foliage & Filler
  • One-hit wonder
  • Pollinator-friendly

Description

I’ve been saving this seed for over 10 years, gifted to me by my neighbor, Louise. Ultra-feminine, massive flower heads look like upturned petticoats. Though flowers are packed full with petals, their stems are strong enough to support the weight. After flowers fade, they leave behind an abundance of beautiful, glaucous gray seedpods that add textural interest, both fresh and dried.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Breadseed poppies resent transplanting and do best when direct-sown. Sow seed directly into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Slugs love them, so keep an eye out.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when flowers are half-open, and sear stem ends in boiling water for 7 to 10 seconds. The flowers of this variety of poppy aren’t particularly long lasting; expect a vase life of 2 to 3 days. Seedpods can be dried and used indefinitely.

Details

Description

I’ve been saving this seed for over 10 years, gifted to me by my neighbor, Louise. Ultra-feminine, massive flower heads look like upturned petticoats. Though flowers are packed full with petals, their stems are strong enough to support the weight. After flowers fade, they leave behind an abundance of beautiful, glaucous gray seedpods that add textural interest, both fresh and dried.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Breadseed poppies resent transplanting and do best when direct-sown. Sow seed directly into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Slugs love them, so keep an eye out.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when flowers are half-open, and sear stem ends in boiling water for 7 to 10 seconds. The flowers of this variety of poppy aren’t particularly long lasting; expect a vase life of 2 to 3 days. Seedpods can be dried and used indefinitely.

Sources

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