Euretta’s Lavender Poppy (Papaver somniferum) Euretta’s Large Lavender Benelux poppy seeds were gifted to us from Melona of Alberta in 2021. They were grown by her mother Euretta in Holland during the war years and eventually made their way to Edmonton where they have been grown since. Germination rates were low in the first year, however, after three years of trials we are now delighted to offer this rare family heirloom poppy.
75 seeds per packet $4.45
Growing Information: Does best if cold stratified before seeding. (4-5 weeks of refrigeration.) Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or broadcast seed on top of soil while night temperatures are still cool 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 Germination: 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
