Poppy LAURENS GRAPE 4" Dark Purple Fall Planting Non-GMO 300 Seeds

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LAURENS GRAPE Poppy Flower Seeds 4" Blooms Plum Purple Amethyst Violet Non-GMO 300 Seeds!
100% Pure Seed – Non-GMO – Fresh for 2021 Season
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.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Papaver somniferum
Poppy seeds need to be cold stratified to germinate.
Laurens Grape Single, 4" blossoms in a mix of plum, purple, amethyst, violet and magenta!
Noteworthy to say the least! Lauren's Grape Poppy is a hardy annual, producing up to 5 blooms per plant.
Once established, can tolerate sun, shade, cultivated or neglected conditions.
Hardy annual - Grows 24-30 Inches
Up to 4 Inches blossoms - Up to 5 Blooms per Plant
FAST FACTS
Name: Poppy Seeds - Laurens Grape
Botanical Name:      Papaver somniferum
Life Cycle:     Annual
Light Requirement:  Full Sun, Partial Sun
Planting Season:     Spring
Plant Type:   Tall green stems with petals in shades of plum, purple, amethyst, violet and magenta and a pale yellow heart
Features:      Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Color: Purple
Blooms:        Summer
Plant Height: 24-30 inches
Plant Spacing:         6-8 inches
Planting Depth:       1/16 inch
Sowing Method:      Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:   Yes; direct sowing is recommended in late fall or early spring for zones 2-8
Hardiness Zones:    3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Ships: Year Round
HOW TO GROW POPPIES
Poppy seeds need to be cold stratified to germinate. Google "Cold Stratifying Seeds" for instrauctions.
Papaver Rhoeas act as perennials in moderate climates, but they perform as annuals where freezing temperatures and snow occur in winter. These poppies germinate most successfully in cool to moderate temperatures and they are, in fact, frost tolerant. Poppies flower best under cool spring weather conditions. Bloom decreases on poppies as temperatures increase in summer months.
In growing zones 3 – 7, the Red Corn Poppy, Shirley Poppy – Mixed Colors and the Shirley Poppy – Mixed Double seeds can be planted in late autumn or early spring when a light frost is still possible.
In zones 8 – 10, these poppy seeds should be sown in late autumn or winter.
Poppies only need soil that is ordinary and moist, but well drained. The seeds should not be planted deeply; they just need to be compressed into the soil, as they need light to germinate. The best method for planting is to mix one part seed with 5 parts sand and scatter over the prepared growing area.
These varieties of poppy seeds generally germinate in about 20 days. You can thin the seedlings to 6” to 8” apart after they emerge.
If planting in rows, then plant the seeds 6” to 8” apart.
Poppies do best if planted directly outdoors in their intended location rather than transplanting them. However, if necessary, they can be started in biodegradable peat pots indoors before the last spring frost. The entire peat pot can then be planted outdoors once the poppy seedlings are established.
Poppies should be watered regularly, but they can tolerate dry conditions. It is not necessary to fertilize poppies.
Red Corn Poppy and Shirley Poppy varieties can reach 2’ to 4’ in height at maturity with flowers up to 2” across.
It generally takes about 60 to 90 days for poppies to bloom after the seed is planted. This timing depends very much on your growing zone and when you plant, along with Mother Nature’s cooperation. The bloom season for poppies is spring to summer. Poppy plants will bloom for a few weeks, but the length of bloom time can be extended by regular watering and application of mulch for moisture retention, as well as regular dead-heading of spent flowers. It is also recommended that the seed be sown in successive plantings to extend the bloom season of the poppies.
SEED STORING
Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location.
Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short.
Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing.
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