The symbol of remembrance, the striking red flowers of the common poppy stand out from afar, painting entire fields vivid scarlet.
Corn Poppy - Papaver rhoeas- is a familiar annual wildflower that traditionally grows in Cornfields. The deep red flowers look best growing in full sun with other annuals such as Cornflowers, Corn Marigolds or Corn Chamomile which will give the plants some support. Alternative Names for Corn Poppies include Common Poppy, Field Poppy, and Flanders Poppy.
Type: Annual
Height when fully grown: 50- 75cm
Flowers during: June- September
Sowing rate: 0.1- 1g per metre 2
What’s in the Packet?
100% Poppy
We recommend mowing after the plants have seeded to give the seeds the best chance to germinate and establish.
How to sow grass seed, as recommended by The Royal Horticultural Society:
- Weigh out the correct quantity of seeds for the size of your new lawn – the weight per square metre will be given on the packet (it can vary depending on the seed mix)
- Then divide the seed into two equal batches.
- Sow half the seeds over the whole area by walking up and down in parallel rows, scattering the seed as evenly as you can.
- Repeat the process with the second batch of seeds, walking from side to side this time.
- Lightly rake over the sown area to cover the majority of the seeds with soil.
- If no rain is forecast for a few days, water gently with a light spray, ensuring the seeds aren’t dislodged.
- Protect the seeds from birds by covering with horticultural fleece, weighted down at the edges. This should also improve germination by keeping the soil warm and moist. On a larger scale, try using bird tape, which produces a humming noise as the wind vibrates it. Alternatively, increase the sowing rate by 50 per cent to compensate for losses.
- Water every few days, if necessary.
Germination and growth-
Successful germination relies on many important factors such as: weather conditions, soil type and quality, seed depth, planting time and growers skills. There are many things that can affect successful germination which are out of the control of Rural Supplies and as much as we will always try our best to make sure our seeds reach you in tip top condition, one you receive the seeds it is our of our hands what happens next. Therefore, by buying our products you understand that Rural Supplies takes no responsibility for any success or failures that you encounter whilst growing our seeds. Any opened/ used packs of seed will not be refunded or replaced if you have failed germination.