Quantity
Approximately 200 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Family
Papaveraceae
Type
Annual flower
Cycle
Annual
The 'Amphora' Poppy brings a general and poetic elegance to the garden, with its satiny flowers with crumpled petals that seem to dance at the slightest breath of wind. This variety is as captivating for the delicacy of its blooms as for the architectural beauty of its amphora-shaped capsules, whether used in flower beds or in dry bouquets. Throughout the summer, its nuanced shades, from soft pink to red, passing through white depending on pollination, create a vibrant and changing scene that catches the eye. Easy to cultivate, this poppy thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soils, where it establishes itself with few demands and much grace. Its flowers attract various pollinators, thus contributing to the animation and ecological balance of the garden. When its capsules are left to mature on the plant, it can self-seed naturally and return year after year with charming spontaneity. The seeds, prized in baking and pastry, also add a nutritional interest to this ornamental plant. Both simple, floriferous, and decorative until the end of the season, the 'Amphora' Poppy embodies a natural beauty that enriches the garden with gentleness and character.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
3 mm (1/8 in.)
Establishment temperature
15 to 18 °C (59 to 64 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Light and well-drained
Watering
Weak
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest90 to 100 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsLavender, sage, black cumin
Avoid planting withNone known
Flowerbeds, dried flowers, decorative pods, bakery, pastry
