Papaver somniferum (purple variety)
Papaver somniferum (purple variety)
A gorgeous purple form of this hardy, tall, annual poppy. Approx 300 seeds per packet
Size
£ 2.50
In stock - Qty
25
100% Peat Free
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.