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Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Growing Information
How to grow corn poppies (Papaver rhoeas) from seed: early direct sowing, why not to transplant, soil, and how to cut and sear stems for the vase.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 14–21 days at 60–75°F (16–24°C).
SOWING:
Sowing in place is recommended, as early as the soil can be worked. Cover seed very lightly, about 1/4" deep at most, and thin when true leaves form. Don't transplant: poppies have a delicate taproot and react badly to root disturbance.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Grows about 12–24" tall.
PLANT SPACING:
Space plants 6–8" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
Cut when buds are plump and showing color, and sear the stem ends. Expect 2–4 days in the vase.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Any moist soil that drains well.
USES:
Naturalized plantings, massed displays, beds and borders. As a cut flower it is very short-lived.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Papaver rhoeas
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