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Poppy Peony Seeds - Double Mixed
- Beautiful annual with large double blooms
- Pollinator attractor with multi-colored Summer blooms
- Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.
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About Poppy Peony Seeds - Double Mixed
Papaver paeoniflorum
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Peony Poppy Seeds - Double - Mixed Colors
Poppies have a lot to offer, from different colors and patterns to textures, but possibly the biggest and boldest of all is the seldom seen Peony Poppy! Huge double blooms bear a striking resemblance to their namesake flower, but unlike real peonies, these lovely poppies are annuals, growing quickly and easily from seed.
Fast Facts
About Poppy Peony Seeds - Double Mixed
Papaver paeoniflorum
Buy Poppy Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Peony Poppy Seeds - Double - Mixed Colors
Poppies have a lot to offer, from different colors and patterns to textures, but possibly the biggest and boldest of all is the seldom seen Peony Poppy! Huge double blooms bear a striking resemblance to their namesake flower, but unlike real peonies, these lovely poppies are annuals, growing quickly and easily from seed.
How to Plant Peony Double Mix 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 Peony Seeds - Double Mixed
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft |
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From Our Customers
5.00/5 Based on 4 Reviews
Good
These seedlings definitely need some shade. I would think early morning sun, afternoon shade. They are very delicate and can easily dry out and die. I killed all my seedlings in my planters because of too much heat. Luckily I bought a huge bag and can reseed.
- Sarah, Jun 2018
Very pretty.
They finally flowered today and they are beautiful deep purple and fluffy! Very pretty!
- D, Jul 2017
Prettiest garden in town
Sow these lovely seeds and you will be the talk of your neighborhood!!!
- Connie Etter, Feb 2016
Peony Poppy Seeds
Good germination rate, which is all I can ask of the supplier. Next year, I will correct a couple of things that have, I think, hampered my seedlings' growth: (1) start earlier and thin them out more and (2) provide a place with more shade for them.
- Anna Shelton, Jun 2015