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Papaver somniferum (purple variety)

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Papaver somniferum (purple variety)

A gorgeous purple form of this hardy, tall, annual poppy. Approx 300 seeds per packet

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£ 2.50
In stock - Qty 30 100% Peat Free
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Description

A gorgeous purple form of this hardy, tall annual poppy which grows next to the cherry trees here at Bluebell Cottage Gardens. We collect the seed from this patch separately from all the other poppies, so they should come up the same. You might get a few slightly different ones, but with roughly 300 seeds in the packet, we're pretty sure you won't mind.

At A Glance

Common Name Breadseed poppy, opium poppy
Type Hardy Annual
Height 90cm to 1.2m
Colour purple
Spread Rate
Flowering mid summer
Soil Type normal,drained
Aspect sun,part shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

Lots of our visitors ask for this poppy specifically, which is why we collect the seed separately. It's lovely, and the bees absolutely adore it.