Poppy
· 'Frilly Pink'
Papaveraceae ·
Papaver
Characteristics
Hardy
Annual
Poppy from Mum.
Height: 45 cm
Width: 25 cm
Foliage:
Flowers:
The basics
Position: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Sowing Seeds
Sow in
Spring, Summer
Technique:
Direct
For best results sow directly into the soil where they are to grow. If grown early indoors use a growing container that can be planted directly into the soil such as jiffy pots as seedlings do not like root disturbance.
Depth: 1 mm
Width: 25 cm
Germination
14 to 21 days
at 16 to 24°C
Maturity 99 days
Care
Optional: Pinch out the growing tips of poppy plants to encourage denser growth with stronger stems and more flowers. Using sharp secateurs or snips remove the top set of leaves, cutting just above a set of lower leaves.
Propagation
Self-seeding.
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