Botanical Interests Lauren's Grape Bread Seed Poppy Seeds
Sku
2277974
Item#:
2030
Special Price
$0.75
reg
$2.99
- Full sun exposure
- 2" dark purple-violet flowers
- 10-15 days to emerge
- Organic seeds
There is a local legend that renowned Colorado garden writer Lauren Springer sowed some poppy seeds from a bagel and discovered this unique variety. In reality, this experienced horticulturist spent years culling the seeds from the rich purple poppies growing in her garden, knowing gardeners would appreciate the superb beauty of this stunning variety.
Variety
When to Sow Outside
Variety
2" dark purple-violet flowers.
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Type: Bread Seed Poppy
- Native: Africa, Eurasia
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Bloom Period: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Plant Dimensions: 24"-36" Tall
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
When to Sow Outside
Recommended. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, as soon as soil can be worked or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Fall sowing recommended. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 50°-65°F.
When to Start InsideNot recommended. Roots are sensitive to disturbance.
- Days To Emerge: 10-15 Days
- Seed Depth: Scatter and Rake In Lightly
- Thinning: When 2" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 8"-10"
- Type: Organic
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