Papaver rhoeas 'Picotee Mixed'
Short code: 6973
Height:
75cm/30"
Description:
A mixture of bicolour and picotee in a full colour range from deep red to soft pink. Common name: Poppy
| Sowing/Growing information | |
| Sowing | Sow in January on to the surface of a moist seed sowing compost in a 286 cell plug tray or slightly larger unit if preferred. Multi sow 3 or 4 seeds per cell for the best results. Do not cover the seed and propagate at 18C germination should take place after approximately 7 days. It is also possible to make September sowings for sales the following spring. |
| Growing | When the seedlings are established cool them down slightly to 10C and transfer on to a 6 Pack or 9cm pot for final sale. January sowings should result in saleable plants in late April. |
| Flowering Period | May to August |
| Hardiness | Hardy Annual |
| Cropping | 7 to10 |
| Classification | |
| Product | Seeds |
| Genus | Papaver |
| Variety | Picotee Mixed |
| Groups | |
| Direct Sow | YES |
| Caution | Harmful if eaten |
