POPPY
Amazing Grey
Papaver rhoeas
Small ruffled single and double flowers in a delicate mauve grey. Plants are vigorous producing an abundance of blooms. After flowering chocolate coloured seeds pods remain.
Type : Hardy Annual
Position : Full Sun
Height : 75cm
Quantity per packet : 100
Growing
Sowing method : Direct sow where they are to grow.
When to plant : Early spring August - November or Autumn March - April
Spacing : 30cm
Depth : Surface sow, cover lightly
Germination : 6-30 days
Days to maturity : 65-75
Harvesting
Flowers : November - December
When to pick : When partially open.
Vase life : 6-7 days