Hens and Chicks Poppy Seeds For Planting (Papaver somniferum)
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Hens and Chicks Poppy (Papaver somniferum) features vibrant, tissue-like blooms in shades of pink, purple, and white, with delicate petals surrounding a central seed pod. Its unique, clustered seed heads resemble a hen with chicks, adding visual intrigue to gardens. Perfect for ornamental displays, this annual poppy offers striking color and texture to any landscape.
Seed Count
2,000 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Hens & chicks poppies are early bloomers that prefer slightly cooler temperatures to grow and bloom. Between 60F and 75F is best. The seed is small and the plants look best when established by the masses. Surface sow by scattering a few seeds every 12". When watering, use a mist setting to prevent seeds from washing away.
SEED PREP
Cold stratification
SOWING DEPTH
Surface sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sun
SOIL CONDITIONS
Organically rich
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water lightly each day
GERMINATION
7 to 10 Days
PLANT HEIGHT
24" to 36"
PLANT WIDTH
10" to 12"
PLANT SPACING
12"
CUT FLOWER
NO
FLOWER SIZE
2" to 3"
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Papaver somniferum
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Somewhat difficult to germinate.
FLOWER COLOR
Red-purple
