Breadseed Poppy Peony Flowered Mix

Papaver species

Features

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

Description

Also known in the trade as ‘Perky Peony’

As delicate as crumpled tissue bathed in a palette of crimson, violet, rose, cranberry, and white, this stunning poppy resembles a full-blown peony with its dramatic, ruffled flower heads. Stems snake and nod under the weight of the massive blooms. Grown primarily for their decorative seedpods, breadseed poppies are easy to grow and make a wonderful addition to any garden.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 12 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

Also known in the trade as ‘Perky Peony’

As delicate as crumpled tissue bathed in a palette of crimson, violet, rose, cranberry, and white, this stunning poppy resembles a full-blown peony with its dramatic, ruffled flower heads. Stems snake and nod under the weight of the massive blooms. Grown primarily for their decorative seedpods, breadseed poppies are easy to grow and make a wonderful addition to any garden.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 12 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

How to Grow

How to Grow

How to Grow Poppies
Fabulous Foliages and Fillers
Easy-to-grow Hardy Annuals
Grasses, Grains, and Pods
Discovering Dried Flowers
Edible Favorites for Your Cutting Garden
How to Grow Poppies
Fabulous Foliages and Fillers
Easy-to-grow Hardy Annuals
Grasses, Grains, and Pods
Discovering Dried Flowers
Edible Favorites for Your Cutting Garden

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