Seedlynx Technical Sheet

Papaver somniferum Queens Poppy

Botanical Name:- Papaver somniferum
Family:- Papaveraceae
Common Name:- Queens Poppy
Class:- HA

Seed Count:- 7,500 seeds/gram (212,250 seeds/ounce)

Seed required for 1000 plants:- 0.5 gram

Variety Description
An attractive annual Poppy which is similar to the red and white cultivar Danish Flag, the only difference being that the Queens Poppy has very attractive cherry pink and white flowers instead of the red and white of Danish Flag. Vive la difference!
The plants grow to 3 feet in height and have grey green glaucous foliage.

Sowing and Germination
Annual poppies are best sown in the early spring, directly in the open ground where they are to flower.

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