Description
Papaver Rhoeas ‘Falling In Love’ is a breath-taking selection of semi-double to double poppies in shades of red, pink, and coral, with beautiful picotee and bicolored variations.. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this variety is perfect for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and informal borders.
This easy-to-grow annual readily self-seeds, ensuring a long-lasting display year after year. It flourishes in poor or even heavy, chalky soils and thrives on minimal care, making it an excellent choice for both new and seasoned gardeners.
Key Details:
- Flower Colour: Red, pink, and coral
- Planting Period: March - May(indoors) or April - May directly
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist but Well-drained soil
- Flowering Period: June - August
- Hardiness: Half-hardy (H3)
- Plant Height: 0.4m - 0.8m
- Flower Size: 0.3m
Sowing
- Sow 0.5cm - 1.0cm deep and lightly cover with soil.
- Transplant into individual pots when large enough to handle.
- Maintain a soil temperature of 16-18°C for germination for 1-2 weeks
- Sowing distance: 30cm between apart
Deadheading
- Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
- Cut back to the first leaf below the flower head.
Harvesting/Cutting
- Harvest when blooms are 50% open.
- Harvest regularly to encourage more growth
Contents: 20 seeds per pack.
