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Papaver rhoeas

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Papaver rhoeas

Annual red field poppy

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£ 2.50
In stock - more than 30 100% Peat Free
Pollinators

Description

This is bright red, annual field poppy that pops up on disturbed ground almost anywhere. Self-seeds prolifically, beloved by bees, especially bumble bees.

At A Glance

Common Name Field Poppy, Flanders poppy
Type Hardy Annual
Height 30cm to 60cm
Colour red
Spread Rate
Flowering mid summer
Soil Type drained,dry
Aspect sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

New flowers open each morning and the bees seem to be waiting for it. We let this lovely poppy seed around the edges of the garden and in any sunny spot. Needs bare soil to germinate in, it won't grow in grass.