Poppy Papaver – Somnifreum Blue Moon

POPPY PAPAVER SOMNIFREUM BLUE MOON

A single petalled poppy delivering huge blowsy white flowers with centre brushstroke of blue/purple on 70-100 cm  stems.  Plus, the eye-catching petals fall away to reveal decorative seed heads, great for drying. Flowers May-Aug dependant on date sown.

·         Seeds can be sown from late summer to late April.

·         Prefers recently disturbed soil with good drainage.

·         The species does not transplant well so scatter the seeds sparingly and cover with a very fine layer of earth (rake in).

·         Water well until germination, keeping the earth moist.

·         The young seedlings grow fast and look like baby lettuce to start with.

·         This variety does need space to grow, ideally about 30cm apart, but they will thrive on less if well watered, so thin well to at least 15cm between each plant.

·         Dead head to encourage further flowering.

·         Cut the heads once mature and hang to dry or leave to re-seed.