'Mixed Colours' Oriental Poppy Mix
description
Large, vibrant flowers for sunny flowerbeds
Oriental poppy 'Mixed Colours' ( Papaver orientale) , offered by OSC Seeds
This mix of oriental poppies offers large, ruffled flowers in a variety of colors, from pink to red, including orange and white. Their hairy, deeply cut foliage forms a robust clump that beautifully showcases the upright flower stalks. A reliable, cold-hardy perennial, the oriental poppy adds a spectacular touch to sunny gardens.
Propagation: Direct sowing or indoor sowing
Plant height: 15–30 cm
Package size: Approximately 140 seeds
Harvest/flowering days: Flowering begins: late spring
Frost tolerance: Frost resistant
Companion plants: Pansies, forget-me-nots, small border perennials
Incompatible plants: Highly invasive or ground-covering plants
Planting and maintenance:
Sow in full sun in well-drained soil, ideally in autumn or early spring. Lightly cover the seeds, as they need light to germinate. Water moderately: the oriental poppy tolerates drought once established. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second bloom and allow the foliage to yellow naturally at the end of summer.
