Mixed Poppies (Papaver spp.) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
The mixed poppy offers a delicate and poetic bloom with its light flowers in shades of red and pink . Easy to grow, this resistant and undemanding annual flourishes in poor, well-drained soils , attracting pollinators and bringing a rustic touch to the garden. Its ephemeral but abundant flowers make it a renewed spectacle throughout the summer.
Species : Papaver spp.
Family : Papaveraceae
Type : Annual flower
Plant habit : Upright and graceful
Spread : 20 to 30 cm
Plant height : 40 to 60 cm
Quantity per pack : 400 seeds
Maturity : 60 to 70 days
Companion plants : Cornflowers, yarrow, cosmos, daisies
Enemy plants : None, beneficial in any garden
✅ Sow directly into the ground in early spring or fall for early flowering the following year.
✅ Sow broadcast on lightly worked soil , barely covering the seeds to encourage germination.
✅ Water lightly until emergence , then let nature do its work: poppies are drought resistant.
✅ Thin out to 20cm to allow each plant to flourish.
With their vibrant blooms, ease of maintenance and attractiveness to pollinators, they are a must-have for gardens and flower meadows.
Poppies add a wild and romantic touch to flowerbeds, while providing shelter and a valuable source of nectar for pollinating insects.
