A truly fabulous New & Exclusive introduction from Thompson & Morgan. Huge 7-10cm (3-4in) diameter, fully-double pom-pom flower heads stand tall and proud above glaucous foliage. The stunning flowers are followed by large, attractive seed heads which look wonderful in dried flower arrangements.
Sow in large drifts in borders as an easy-to-grow annual which will attract admiration from passers-by and neighbours!
Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However the seeds produced from Papaver somniferum can be eaten and are used for adding extra flavour, crunch and bite to breads and cakes. The seeds of other poppy species are not edible.
1 packet (250 poppy seeds)
A truly fabulous New & Exclusive introduction from Thompson & Morgan. Huge 7-10cm (3-4in) diameter, fully-double pom-pom flower heads stand tall and proud above glaucous foliage. The stunning flowers are followed by large, attractive seed heads which look wonderful in dried flower arrangements.
Sow in large drifts in borders as an easy-to-grow annual which will attract admiration from passers-by and neighbours!
Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However the seeds produced from Papaver somniferum can be eaten and are used for adding extra flavour, crunch and bite to breads and cakes. The seeds of other poppy species are not edible.
1 packet (250 poppy seeds)
Sow March to May. Sow thinly just below the surface in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.
When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 15-30cm (6-12in) apart.
Removing spent flower heads will encourage further blooming.
Caution: harmful if eaten.
Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However, the seeds produced by somniferum can be eaten. Typically, they are used in bakery recipes.
