- Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to May in well-drained soil.
- Scatter seeds on the surface and press lightly into the soil or lightly cover.
- The seeds need light to germinate.
- Germination usually takes 10-20 days at 15-20c and can be erratic.
- Thin seedlings to 20cm apart once large enough to handle.
- Plant in a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil.
- Water lightly to keep soil moist until established but avoid waterlogging.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming.
- Make succession sowings every 2–3 weeks for a continuous display.
Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) ‘Falling in Love’ produces a mix of semi-double to double blooms in picotee and bicolour patterns, featuring shades of rose, salmon, and coral. Thriving in cool climates, it is ideal for adding colour to naturalistic settings, informal flower gardens, and landscape beds.
