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Papaver rhoeas - Organic seeds

Papaver rhoeas
Common poppy, corn poppy, corn rose, field poppy, Flanders poppy, red poppy, red weed

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This adorable annual weed, once very common in the countryside, blooms in summer with its scarlet and crumpled corollas, emerging like a beautiful surprise from neglected land. Extremely simple, vibrant and undemanding, this wild plant that self-seeds spontaneously is ideal for easily creating an unforgettable scene. It appreciates full sun and tolerates poor and even heavy, chalky and degraded soil. Its sowing is foolproof.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
20 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
Sowing period February to April, September to October
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

Papaver rhoeas, better known as the red poppy or corn poppy, is an adorable annual weed in the countryside. Long persecuted in crop fields, it is making a comeback in gardens where room is made for more biodiversity. This pretty poppy puts out its crumpled scarlet corollas in summer, emerging like a beautiful surprise from neglected land, including limestone soil and degraded areas. A simple flower, ideal for easily creating an unforgettable scene. Its direct sowing is foolproof and it self-sows wherever it pleases.

The corn poppy, also called field poppy or simply poppy, is an annual plant in the Papaveraceae family. It is probably native to the eastern Mediterranean basin, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Growing very quickly, the plant reaches about 60 cm (24in) in height when flowering, with a width of 30 cm (12in). Fragile in appearance, like its thin, rough, and sparsely branched stems, this plant forms a clump of alternate leaves, divided into narrow and toothed lobes, whose full power is revealed when it inevitably emerges from freshly disturbed soils, from seeds that can sometimes be very old. When the stem is broken, it releases a white and milky sap. Flowering occurs from spring to summer, from May to August, depending on the climate and sowing date. The open cup-shaped flowers have four silky, slightly wrinkled petals, in deep red or scarlet, very eye-catching. The centre is equipped with numerous stamens with blue-black anthers. The flowers, pollinated by bees and other pollinating insects, give way to fruits that are green capsules containing a large number of fine seeds that will be dispersed by the wind.

At home in cottage gardens or wild and unmaintained gardens, poppies allow for the quick and effortless creation of infinitely brilliant seas of red blooms, in perfect harmony with the bright summer light. Although not very long-lasting in bouquets, poppy flowers have a crazy charm when they accompany nigellas, tall daisies, thistles, or the shifting foliage of grasses in flowerbeds. This annual plant, like cosmos, is unmatched for filling in embankments around new constructions, or occupying open spaces between other annuals or large late-flowering perennials such as sunflowers that will take over in full sun. If you still want to make bouquets with its flowers, you will need to cauterize the stems where they were cut, preventing the flowers from wilting during the day.

The poppy is the international symbol dedicated to the memory of Allied soldiers who died in combat during World War I.

 

Harvest

Type of vegetable Seed and pod vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Small
Interest Productive

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate very fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Papaver

Species

rhoeas

Family

Papaveraceae

Other common names

Common poppy, corn poppy, corn rose, field poppy, Flanders poppy, red poppy, red weed

Origin

East Asia

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference8594111

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Planting and care

Sow poppy seeds directly outdoors in spring or early autumn. Choose a sunny spot with well-prepared soil. Sow the fine seeds just below the surface, mixing them with sand or fine compost to sow less densely. Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 18 to 22 days.

When the young poppy plants are large enough to handle, thin the seedlings and space them 30cm (12in) apart. They should not lack water or nutrients in summer or during flowering. These plants adapt their growth cycle to the climate and readily self-seed in the garden. In warm southern regions, it is preferable to sow in early autumn or late winter, resulting in a spring flowering before the arrival of summer drought. In cooler northern areas, on the other hand, spring-sown seeds produce a summer flowering.

Remove faded flowers if you want to prevent spontaneous self-seeding. While they prefer clay and limestone soils, poppies are undemanding plants that adapt to most well-worked soils. Their seeds retain their viability for a long time, and it is not uncommon for seedlings to reappear years after a failed sowing due to soil disturbance.

Poppies do not have specific pests in our gardens.

Important note: all poppies are toxic. However, the seeds produced by the P. somniferum and P. paeoniflorum species can be consumed. Generally, the seeds are used in baking recipes (bread, brioche, etc.).

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Seedlings

Sowing period February to April, September to October
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 20 days

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Very good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Ordinary, well-cultivated.
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained), 130
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