Poppy Seeds - The Giant Papaver somniferum
- Annual; Grows 24-48 Inches
- Blooms can reach up to 6 Inches across
- Adaptable to both sun and partial shade
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
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| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 | Early-Mid March |
| Zones 7 | Mid-Late March |
| Zones 6 | Late March - Early April |
| Zones 5 | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 2 – 4 | Late April - Early May |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First*): | |
| Zones 2-4 | Mid September |
| Zones 5 | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 | Late September |
| Zones 7 | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 | Early October |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
Product Description
Grow Heirloom Poppies - Plant The Giant Poppy Seeds
This variety of Poppy somniferum gigantium seeds, known as The Giant is the variety of poppy most often cultivated for culinary use and baking. The somniferum poppy is prized for the amount of seed produced by individual pods, suitable for baking and making oils. However, this Poppy's culinary uses are overshadowed by the spectacular blooms it produces! The somniferum variety of Poppy Seeds dazzles in your garden with a large, double petaled head, often referred to as a "peony flowered" poppy because of the fullness of the bloom.
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Fast Facts
Name: Poppy - The Giant Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum Life Cycle: Annual Color: Light Purple/Pink Bloom Season: Spring Height: 24-48 Inches Light Requirement: Sun/Partial Shade Sowing Method: Direct Sow or Indoor Sow Seeds per Pound: Approx 1,088,621 Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Ships: Year Around -
Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 100 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 1,200 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to 20,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 2 Acres
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Product Reviews
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Poppy Seeds - The Giant
Excellent germination rate. Looking forward to seeing them in bloom.
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Tons of GIANT poppy
The secret to planting in Zone 9 is to germinate the seeds in a refrigerator for 2-3 weeks, in damp (not soggy) sand or perlite, in a plastic bag or suitable container. With Eden Bros. seeds I had, what I can only imagine must have been a near 99% germination rate. I was thinning these guys out for 3 months! Careful! This is GREAT seed, very virulent, and it will pop up anywhere you throw it down. Once blooming, I was greeted with a beautiful off-white and pink bloom. The plant on whole was between 3.5 and 4 feet tall. Truly a giant.
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Tthe seed you provide are wonderful they are exactly what they say they are. my wife said she's never seen a 3-foot poppy, she has now and the flowers are spectacular with a seed pod to match there are other species of flowers that are very hard to find .with your supply .I have a chance to grow some in my own garden.
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I planted these flowers by taking a pinch and spreading it out over small areas at a time. It would appear that all have sprouted, as I do not have any gaps in the area I planted them. I'm hoping they are not too close, as I'd hate to have to thin them. So far, they've survived 4 below 32 degree frosts, with a few more predicted to come. Very happy with the germination rate of the seeds.
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Incredible Germination Rate
I am preparing my seed stock for next year and for a sampling I took a small corner of the garden and spread a small amount of seeds. They seem to have all come up and are growing with great speed. I am confident that next spring will show a grand germination and spectacular beauty later in summer. I will stay with Eden Brothers for all my needs for seeds!
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