Poppy Seeds

Poppies are fleeting but spectacular. Iceland poppies from the Champagne Bubbles hybrid series grow silky, crepe-papery blooms in orange, pink, scarlet, and a mix, on wiry stems that florists love. Cut them in the cracked-bud stage and sear the stem ends to stretch vase life. They prefer cool weather, so sow in late summer for overwintering in a tunnel, or start very early in spring. California poppy is an easy direct-sown annual for dry, sunny spots.