Cookies help us to offer you a personalised browsing experience and to measure our audience. You can configure them at any time and consult our privacy policy.

Read our policy

Get 10% off your first order with the code: FIRST-10
Share your pictures? Hide split images
I have read and agree the terms and conditions of service.

Papaver rhoeas

Papaver rhoeas
Common poppy, Corn poppy, Field poppy, Flanders poppy, Shirley poppy, Red poppy

4 reviews
3,8/5
2 reviews
1 reviews
0 reviews
0 reviews
1 reviews

These seeds are expensive, small, and not easy to sow. Furthermore, they haven't sprouted yet.

martine, 08/07/2015

Leave a review → View all reviews →

Schedule delivery date,

and select date in basket

This plant carries a 6 months recovery warranty

More information

Poppy seeds, a large packet for a flowery fallow field.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
plantfit-full

Would this plant suit my garden?

Set up your Plantfit profile →

Sowing period February to April
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowering time June to August
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Description

The poppy, is ideal for wide borders or flowering meadows, in a large packet of 2800 seeds, perfect for covering large areas.

Its 5 to 8cm (2 to 3in) flowers, bright red and bowl-shaped, are highlighted by a black heart and base of petals. They are short-lived, but constantly renew from June to August.

This hardy annual is very attractive to bees. It self-seeds spontaneously, and you can even harvest the seeds as they are edible. Use them in your pastries! The flowers look lovely in dried bouquets.

Sow it directly into the open ground.

Report an error about the product description

Poppies and annual poppies: sowing, growing and care
Family sheet
by Viviane 12 min.
Poppies and annual poppies: sowing, growing and care
Read article

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Papaver

Species

rhoeas

Family

Papaveraceae

Other common names

Common poppy, Corn poppy, Field poppy, Flanders poppy, Shirley poppy, Red poppy

Origin

Central Europe

Product reference • 3051

Other Flanders Poppy seeds

Graines de Coquelicot Bridal Silk blanc - Pavot annuel
Poppy Bridal Silk Seeds - Papaver rhoeas
12
From 3,90 € • Seeds
Poppy Pandora Seeds - Papaver rhoeas
Poppy Pandora Seeds - Papaver rhoeas
52
From 3,50 € • Seeds
Papaver rhoeas Dawn Chorus Mix - seeds
Papaver rhoeas Dawn Chorus Mix - seeds
35
From 4,50 € • Seeds
Papaver rhoeas Parelmoer
Papaver rhoeas Parelmoer
22
From 3,50 € • Seeds
Papaver rhoeas Shirley Mixed - seeds
Papaver rhoeas Shirley Mixed - seeds
8
From 3,90 € • Seeds
Common Poppy organic seeds - Papaver rhoeas
Common Poppy organic seeds - Papaver rhoeas
New arrival
10
3,90 € • Seeds
Coquelicot Falling in Love - Pavot des moissons en mélange
Poppy Falling in Love mix Seeds - Papaver rh…
15
From 2,90 € • Seeds
Graines de Coquelicot coccinelle - Papaver commutatum Ladybird
Ladybird poppy Seeds - Papaver commutatum La…
7
From 2,90 € • Seeds
View all →

Planting and care

Plant the Papaver rhoeas in a warm and lightly raked soil at a depth of 3 mm (0.1in). The poppy prefers full sun. Sow it during the months of March to May for flowering from June to August or September, or in September for the flowers to appear from April to June the following year. Germination takes place in about 10 to 14 days. Sow sparsely, then thin out, leaving 15 cm (6in) between each poppy.

Sowing period

Sowing period February to April

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained

Planting & care advice

  1. How to sow poppies (Papaver rhoeas) Quick overview - Best time to sow: autumn (Sept–Nov) for naturalised displays; early spring possible if ground not frozen. - Position: full sun, well‑drained soil; tolerates poor to moderately fertile soil. - Sowing method: direct sow outdoors — seeds are tiny and must not be buried. Step‑by‑step 1. Prepare seedbed - Clear weeds and break up large clods. Rake surface to a fine tilth and firm lightly so soil is level. 2. Mix seeds for even sowing - Mix seeds with a little dry sand to help distribute them evenly. 3. Sow - Scatter seeds thinly over surface. Do not cover or cover only with a dusting of fine soil (0–2 mm). Poppy seeds need light to germinate. - Aim to thin to about 10–15 cm between plants once established. 4. Watering after sowing - Water gently to settle seeds if soil is dry. Keep surface moist until seedlings emerge, then reduce frequency. Poppies dislike waterlogged conditions. 5. Germination and growth - Germination usually in 7–21 days at 10–18°C; autumn sown seed will usually germinate the following spring after winter chilling. 6. Thinning and care - Thin seedlings to final spacing to avoid overcrowding. Avoid high nitrogen feeds; a light, balanced feed only if soil is very poor. - Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering, or leave seedheads if you want self‑sown volunteers next year. 7. Avoid transplanting - Most annual poppies resent root disturbance; direct sowing gives best results. For perennial species (eg Papaver orientale), sow under cover and transplant when large enough. Sowing rate and timing - Tiny seeds: a pinch or 0.5–1 g per m² is usually sufficient for a good display. For drifts, sow more densely and then thin. - Flowering: often in late spring to summer after spring sowing; autumn sown plants often flower earlier in first summer. Problems and tips - Poppies thrive in lean, well‑drained soil — avoid rich, manured ground which promotes foliage at expense of flowers. - Slugs can attack young seedlings; protect if needed. - Sow in drifts rather than rows for a natural look. Combine with cornflower, chamomile or alliums for attractive wildflower-style borders. If you want, tell me which poppy species you plan to sow (common poppy, oriental poppy, opium poppy, etc.) and whether you prefer a meadow or border planting — I can give tailored instructions. Tips

    How to sow poppies (Papaver rhoeas) Quick overview - Best time to sow: autumn (Sept–Nov) for naturalised displays; early spring possible if ground not frozen. - Position: full sun, well‑drained soil; tolerates poor to moderately fertile soil. - Sowing method: direct sow outdoors — seeds are tiny and must not be buried. Step‑by‑step 1. Prepare seedbed - Clear weeds and break up large clods. Rake surface to a fine tilth and firm lightly so soil is level. 2. Mix seeds for even sowing - Mix seeds with a little dry sand to help distribute them evenly. 3. Sow - Scatter seeds thinly over surface. Do not cover or cover only with a dusting of fine soil (0–2 mm). Poppy seeds need light to germinate. - Aim to thin to about 10–15 cm between plants once established. 4. Watering after sowing - Water gently to settle seeds if soil is dry. Keep surface moist until seedlings emerge, then reduce frequency. Poppies dislike waterlogged conditions. 5. Germination and growth - Germination usually in 7–21 days at 10–18°C; autumn sown seed will usually germinate the following spring after winter chilling. 6. Thinning and care - Thin seedlings to final spacing to avoid overcrowding. Avoid high nitrogen feeds; a light, balanced feed only if soil is very poor. - Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering, or leave seedheads if you want self‑sown volunteers next year. 7. Avoid transplanting - Most annual poppies resent root disturbance; direct sowing gives best results. For perennial species (eg Papaver orientale), sow under cover and transplant when large enough. Sowing rate and timing - Tiny seeds: a pinch or 0.5–1 g per m² is usually sufficient for a good display. For drifts, sow more densely and then thin. - Flowering: often in late spring to summer after spring sowing; autumn sown plants often flower earlier in first summer. Problems and tips - Poppies thrive in lean, well‑drained soil — avoid rich, manured ground which promotes foliage at expense of flowers. - Slugs can attack young seedlings; protect if needed. - Sow in drifts rather than rows for a natural look. Combine with cornflower, chamomile or alliums for attractive wildflower-style borders. If you want, tell me which poppy species you plan to sow (common poppy, oriental poppy, opium poppy, etc.) and whether you prefer a meadow or border planting — I can give tailored instructions.

  2. How to sow annual seeds: directly in the ground or in trays? Tips

    How to sow annual seeds: directly in the ground or in trays?

  3. Damping off in sowing: understanding, combating, preventing Tips

    Damping off in sowing: understanding, combating, preventing

  4. 10 easy-to-sow annual flowers Tips

    10 easy-to-sow annual flowers

  5. Succeeding at sowing French marigold Tips

    Succeeding at sowing French marigold

  6. How to do your sowing in eggshells? Tips

    How to do your sowing in eggshells?

  7. Dried flowers: which ones to choose, how to dry them and maintain your bouquets? Tips

    Dried flowers: which ones to choose, how to dry them and maintain your bouquets?

  8. Beautiful hanging baskets of flowers Tips

    Beautiful hanging baskets of flowers

3,8/5

Similar products

Penstemon Digitalis Husker Red
Penstemon digitalis Husker Red Seeds - Foxgl…
12
From 4,50 € • Seeds
Delphinium consolida 'Fancy Belladonna'
Delphinium consolida 'Fancy Belladonna&…
19
From 4,90 € • Seeds
Centranthus ruber Pretty Betsy - seeds
Centranthus ruber Pretty Betsy - seeds
14
From 3,50 € • Seeds
Malope trifida Purple Mix - seeds
Malope trifida Purple Mix - seeds
13
From 5,50 € • Seeds
Graines de Dahlia Bishops Children - Dahlia des Jardins Simples varié
Dahlia Bishops Children Seeds
20
From 5,50 € • Seeds

Haven't found what you were looking for?

Let's find plants fitting with your garden!