Pandora Poppy
Papaver rhoeas. Pandora has impressive shades of red to dark burgundy with a slight hint of silver to white on the older petals. A fantastic colour choice for a border plant that has strong stems reaching a height of 15- 25”. With a little deadheading this poppy will bloom June through September. Direct sow seeds in late fall or cold stratify for 30 days in spring before planting. Great for borders, rock gardens or for cutting. Can be direct seeded in spring or mid-fall. Look for both annual and perennial poppies to brighten up your garden all season long. An excellent addition when included in a wildflower meadow to attract beneficials such as bees and butterflies. Approx. 3200 seeds/pkg.
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Planting:
Transplants: Use pots that are more tall than wide as taproots do not like being disturbed or having confined space for root growth. Start sowing seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost. Do not use bottom heat. If in a drafty area, use a dome until germination occurs. Keep soil evenly moist until germination occurs, do not let soil dry out. Once germination occurs, let soil dry slightly between waterings. Keep temperature around 15-18°c for best growth.
Direct Sow: Direct sow 2 week before last frost. Remove any weeds or other plant growth from area. Lightly cultivate to loosen soil. broadcast seeds to evenly cover area. Lightly rake to make good seed to soil contact. Water thoroughly but not to the point of run off. Keep soil evenly moist, do not let it dry hard, until seeds germinate and let then let soil dry between waterings. Thinning of plants may be needed if crowded.
Growing:
Space plants 10-12" apart. Fertilize twice with a balanced granular fertilizer for perennials during the growing season. Once in spring when actively growing, and again after flower. Let flowers go to seed to keep area naturalized.