Poppy Seeds - Blue Moon
- Annual; A hard-to-find, stunning poppy
- Striking White and Purple Flowers
- Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.
Fast Facts
About Poppy Seeds - Blue Moon
Papaver somniferum
Buy Poppy Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Poppy Seeds - Blue Moon
A unique addition to the Papaver family, Blue Moon offers a subtle beauty in white that surprises each petal with a center brushstroke of blue/purple. Truly a garden selection that will not be seen in your neighbor's yard!
Fast Facts
About Poppy Seeds - Blue Moon
Papaver somniferum
Buy Poppy Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Poppy Seeds - Blue Moon
A unique addition to the Papaver family, Blue Moon offers a subtle beauty in white that surprises each petal with a center brushstroke of blue/purple. Truly a garden selection that will not be seen in your neighbor's yard!
How to Plant Blue Moon Poppy Seeds
When to Plant Poppy Seeds
Poppies do best if planted directly outdoors in their intended location rather than transplanting them. However, if necessary, they can be started in biodegradable peat pots indoors before the last spring frost. The entire peat pot can then be planted outdoors once the poppy seedlings are established.
In growing zones 3 — 7, the Red Corn Poppy, Shirley Poppy — Mixed Colors and the Shirley Poppy — Mixed Double seeds can be planted in late autumn or early spring when a light frost is still possible.
In zones 8 — 10, these poppy seeds should be sown in late autumn or winter.
Where to Plant Poppy Seeds
Poppies only need soil that is ordinary and moist, but well drained. They also do well in full sun.
How to Plant Poppy Seeds
Poppy seeds require a cool period to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.
Papaver Rhoeas act as perennials in moderate climates, but they perform as annuals where freezing temperatures and snow occur in winter. These poppies germinate most successfully in cool to moderate temperatures and they are, in fact, frost tolerant. Poppies flower best under cool spring weather conditions. Bloom decreases on poppies as temperatures increase in summer months.
The seeds should not be planted deeply; they just need to be compressed into the soil, as they need light to germinate. The best method for planting is to mix one part seed with 5 parts sand and scatter over the prepared growing area.
If planting in rows, then plant the seeds 6” to 8” apart.
How to Care for Poppies
These varieties of poppy seeds generally germinate in about 20 days. You can thin the seedlings to 6” to 8” apart after they emerge.
Poppies should be watered regularly, but they can tolerate dry conditions. It is not necessary to fertilize poppies.
It generally takes about 60 to 90 days for poppies to bloom after the seed is planted. This timing depends very much on your growing zone and when you plant, along with Mother Nature’s cooperation. The bloom season for poppies is spring to summer. Poppy plants will bloom for a few weeks, but the length of bloom time can be extended by regular watering and application of mulch for moisture retention, as well as regular deadheading of spent flowers. It is also recommended that the seed be sown in successive plantings to extend the bloom season of the poppies.
Visit our Poppy planting guide page to learn more and watch planting videos.
Seed Coverage for Poppy Seeds - Blue Moon
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
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I Purchased a few different packs from here didn’t think I would have much luck but they are Outstanding seeds 100% germination cant wait to see these beautiful flowers and smell that beautiful aroma bring me right back to my childhood running through my grandma’s cottage garden
- Steve L, Mar 2019