• Red and pink Poppy Drama Queen ruffled bloom with dark center on a blurred background
  • Dark red and purple Poppy Drama Queen ruffled bloom on a blurred dark background
  • Red Poppy Drama Queen with feathery petals against a blurred green background
  • Red Poppy Drama Queen with spiky red petals against a blurred green background
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Poppy Seeds - Drama Queen

Fun and flaming red petals reach up to five inches across

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Papaver somniferum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 36 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Semi-Double
  • Fringed

COLOR

  • Purple
  • Red

Formed of red flaming petals with purple dollops in the center, Drama Queen Poppy has unfailing character and loud charisma worthy of its moniker. Upright stems hold large, five-inch blooms for weeks through the summer. As they dry, they form decorative seed pods that can be used in dried floral arrangements, or left outdoors, offering structural interest to the garden. A unique and fun punch of color, Drama Queen demands to be noticed.

  • • Direct sow in early spring where poppies can establish themselves in the cool soil
  • • Self-sows, maintaining its presence in the garden
  • • No serious pest or disease issues

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Poppy Seeds - Drama Queen FAQs

    Is Drama Queen Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

    Drama Queen Poppy is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Poppy Seeds - Drama Queen

    Personally I like what I got better than what I bought but some might be picky. Every morning I run to my poppy garden to see what is blooming. These have been a source of great joy! Worth the hassle of winter sowing in bags and transplanting.

    Deb E. 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Poppy Seeds - Drama Queen

    These were planted from the same pouch of Drama Queen seeds. Neither look like drama queen or each other. Yes they are stunning but not what I wanted in that location.

    Michael 1/5

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