FREE: Dutch Blue Papaver Somniferium Seed

The listing, Dutch Blue Papaver Somniferium Seed has ended.

Winner will receive at least 50 seeds of Dutch Blue!

One of my favorites. Dutch Blue Poppies produce various shades of pastels, pinks, mauve's, purple, and whites. If you look closely at the seed you can tell the seeds are not all one color. I think this explains why they do not all bloom the same. Some will have smooth edges, others jagged, even a double bloom can show up from time to time. I have yet to see a true blue bloom from the Dutch Blue, but it has been told to me that warmer weather might be what keeps them from blooming. Nevertheless, they are gorgeous. They will grow tall about 3-5ft if happy, and not over crowded.

Fall is the best time to sew for those of us in warm climates.

Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Blue-Green

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not over water
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.

Best way to germinate is to tamper in on rich composted moist soil. When they sprout thin out to at least 6" between seedlings.