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Variety Info
Family: Papaveraceae
Type: Bread Seed Poppy (Learn More)
Native: Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Late spring
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 12" wide
Variety Info: 3"–5" ruffled, double blooms range from red, red striped, pink, pale rose, salmon, cream, and white to dark purple.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked; or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Only fall sowing is recommended.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots are sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–10"
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- AmandaOR, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars6/19/25Not peony poppies
These had great germination, but once bloomed they are single petal poppies with ruffled edges. I was so looking forward to double ruffle blooms.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundBIBotanical Interests6/30/25Hi Amanda, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! It looks like one of our Customer Service team members is already helping you out with this, and we really appreciate your feedback. We're always here to support you—Keep on Growing! 🌻
- JesusVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/5/255 Stars
Super lovely!!!!
- JesusRated 5 out of 5 stars3/5/255 Stars
Super lovely!!!!
- Hardip K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/23/245 Stars
I just want you all to know that after many sad attempts, I've finally cracked the code to growing poppies where you have lots of birds and other wild critters around- stratify for 2 weeks in peat, seed the peat/seed mix on top of soil in a biodegradable pot, and wait for germination. Harden off slightly for 2 weeks, then plop them in the garden! I bought many types of poppies from you this year, and they ALL germinated, and they are ALL going into the garden without me worrying about something eating the seeds, or the temps not being right... and I seeded in the fall so they will be in bloom early spring here in NorCal! The peony poppies are by far my favorite!
- Christy O.Rated 5 out of 5 stars6/24/245 Stars
These blooms are just outstanding. They took a bit longer than the rest of my poppies (I planted as many varieties as I could find this year) but they are *more than worth the wait*. The flowers are HUGE, by far the largest poppy flower I’ve ever seen. It’s about the size of mushed softball (more oval than a perfect sphere). Just stunning and I’m SO happy to have these blooming!! Will purchase from again and HIGHLY recommended to my fellow gardener friends already!!!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate