Poppy - Hen and Chicks ( Papaver somniferum) Hens and Chickens Poppies Ornamental Flower

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Poppy - Hen and Chicks ( Papaver somniferum) Hens and Chickens Poppies Ornamental Flower

Annual

Height 125 cm

POPPY Hens and Chickens - perfect for seed collectors! This variety has  extremely large seed heads surrounded by clusters of smaller seed heads - also excellent for dried and fresh floral arrangements, table-scapes and wreaths. This variety produces an assortment of colours including delicate shades as apricot, salmon, and a range of pinks from rose, blush and flesh and through to the most brilliant of crimson. Blooms from June through to September. Excellent self seeder!

  • Full sun
  • Soil well draining; will tolerate drought
  • Direct seed in early spring or autumn. Cover lightly. Sow seeds in autumn for early blooms in the spring. Poppies despise transplanting; recommend direct sowing.  Thin and deadhead to keep flowers coming. Collect the seeds when the pods are dried and before the top part opens to disperse naturally. Store in a cool dark place until use.
  • Seed Count: 50