Hungarian Blue Breadseed Poppy - (Papaver somniferum) Aka 'Hungarian Blue' is a remarkably striking poppy with an upright growth pattern reaching 24-36". This annual boasts very large, deep violet-blue, bowl-shaped flowers. It is easy to grow, and deer resistant. This Opium poppy will provide a striking dash of colour to your beds and borders.
75 seeds per packet $4.45
Planting Instructions: Requires cold stratification before seeding. (4-5 weeks of refrigeration). Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil and lightly cover with dome or plastic film until emergence. Seeds can be sown outdoors in the late fall to satisfy cold period required for spring germination.
Days to Sprout: 5 - 20
Plant Spacing: 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm)
Plant Height: 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm)
Features:
Hardiness Zone: Zones 3 to 10
Bloom Time: Individual flowers bloom for a few days but the plant produces new flowers from late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Deer Resistant
Attracts Bees
Great for Cut Flowers or Bouquets
*Seeds are edible and are commonly used to make poppy seed bread!
