Botanical Interests Mother of Pearl Poppy Seeds
- Incredibly low-maintenance
- Drought tolerant
- Easy-to-grow
- Full sun exposure
As precious as a pearl! 'Mother of Pearl' poppies practically glow in stunning shades of pink, white and purple, with showy crepe paper-like petals and contrasting dark centers. This blend is stunning when planted in mass along borders or in garden beds. Incredibly low-maintenance and drought tolerant, this vigorous, easy-to-grow poppy will bring long-lasting color to the garden and attract pollinators all summer long! Harvest seed pods to add to dried floral bouquets. Deer resistant.
Variety2"-3" blooms in shades of pink, purple and white.
- Family: Papaveraceae, Poppy family, includes California poppy, oriental poppy and Iceland poppy
- Native: Europe, Africa and Asia
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Plant Dimensions: 36" Tall and 10" Wide
- Bloom Period: Spring to Summer
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant
When to Sow Outside
Recommended 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked; or fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Fall sowing recommended.
When to Start InsideNot recommended. Does not transplant well.
- Days to Emerge: 10-15 Days
- Seed Depth: Press Into Surface
- Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 6"-8"
- Thinning: When 1"-2" Tall, Thin to 1 Every 6"-8"
Special Care
Corn poppies often reseed. Deadhead (remove spent blooms) if reseeding is not desired.
Specifications- Type: Organic
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