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Papaver somniferum, 'Hen and Chickens'
Loved by pollinators Good for cutting

Seed no. 952F

Papaver somniferum, 'Hen and Chickens'

Poppy

£2.45

In stock  ·  approx. 560 seeds per packet

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Year at a glance

Sow

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Flowers

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Germination

Seeds best sown directly 5mm deep in 30cm long drills which are 15 cm apart. Germination will occur when the temp. reaches +20°C. Germination takes 7-14 days. Seedlings will appear in rows 6-8 weeks after planting. Thin seedlings to 20cm spacing. Can be sown indoors into moist seed compost cover lightly with vermiculite. Propagate 16-20°C. Transplant seedlings when large to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 40cm spacing. Can be sown outside in autumn for flowering the following year.

Growing

Easy to grow.

Cultivation

Cut and come again variety. Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window. Deadhead if you do not want it to self-seed.

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