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Variety Info
Family: Papaveraceae
Type: Oriental Poppy (Learn More)
Native: Asia
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–8. Short-lived, but no less dramatic, in climates warmer than zone 7.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Late spring to early summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 12"–36" wide
Variety Info: 4" red flowers
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost 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. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Does not transplant well. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
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- Wendy K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/2/25Bought these seeds for planting season 2026
Due to the very successful planting and gorgeous blooms this season, I purchased a supply of many poppy varieties which I intend to plant for 2026.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests10/2/25Hey Wendy,
Thank you SO much for this wonderful 5-star review! We love to hear that you're planning ahead - and 2026 is going to be absolutely spectacular with your expanded poppy collection!
Your forward-thinking approach and poppy passion will be so inspiring for other gardeners who are discovering just how rewarding it can be to grow these show-stopping perennials from seed. We hope you'll share photos when everything is in bloom!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Gina M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars6/25/235 Stars
These are not perennials and reseed each year once the have been planted. They also need a little frost to get em going after sowing or you could stratify them.
- Cat M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars6/1/235 Stars
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!! I want them everywhere in my flower beds now. Just an absolute showstopper.
- Laura D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/9/225 Stars
It's not a recommended growing method, but I started my plants indoors in pots several weeks before transplanting in the spring. They actually transplanted very well even though I didn't use biodegradable pots and had to remove them from the pot before planting. I did my best not to disturb the roots, and they grew just fine. The first and second seasons they had very few flowers, about 1 per plant, but this year (season three) each plant has many blooms and the foliage has filled out nicely. The blooms are larger than my fist when open and they have an amazing dark purple center. The seed heads are super interesting as well. The blooms are short-lived, but so fantastic they're worth it. They are truly perennial, even here in Colorado, and I didn't find that I had to protect them from the cold to get them through the winter. When I purchased them, I wasn't sure they would grow well, but I'm glad I gave them a shot!
- KeriVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars5/9/222 Stars
I got two to grow, planted seedlings in the garden, they did not do very well, but I have hope they will perform better in 2022.