Description
It is native to most of all Europe and North Africa. Grow Red Poppy in mass groupings for a stunning display of color. They also are perfect for naturalized landscape settings transforming a boring landscape into a wonderful display of color. Deadheading helps to encourage continuous blooms. If a few blooms are left to go to seed, these poppies are known for reseeding for next years display. Start the seed directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in early spring. Press the seed into the soil but do not cover. Keep the seed moist until germination. At a temperature of 55 60F, germination usually occurs within 28 days. Space the plants 12 inches apart. Grow in full sun and in well-drained soil. Red Poppy is usually resistant to deer.
- Red poppy is a 12 – 15 inch annual plant growing across the country in USDA zones 3 – 9.
- Space the plants 12 inches apart. Grow in full sun and in well-drained soil. Red Poppy is usually resistant to deer.
