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Poppy Seeds - Alpine

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
5 - 10

HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Loam to sandy loam, pH 5.1 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer to early fall

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well drained soil, pH 6.1 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 8

HEIGHT
12 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to early summer

BLOOM COLOR
Orange

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Loose, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
10 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
12 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR
Pink

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR
White

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR
Red

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
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Alpine Poppy (Papaver Alpinum) - Start Alpine Poppy seeds for this short-growing perennial Poppy plant. This colorful mix of Poppy flowers range from orange, yellow, cream and scarlet. The blooms are 1 - 2 inches across. The Papaver Alpinum Poppy is well-suited to high elevations, and it originally came from the Alps.MORE POPPY OPTIONS
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover seed

SOWING RATE
5 - 6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
6 - 9 inches





Alpine Poppy (Papaver Alpinum) - Start Alpine Poppy seeds for this short-growing perennial Poppy plant. This colorful mix of Poppy flowers range from orange, yellow, cream and scarlet. The blooms are 1 - 2 inches across. The Papaver Alpinum Poppy is well-suited to high elevations, and it originally came from the Alps. Alpine Poppy plants have strong taproots and make a good rockery plant. Alpine Poppies do best in average garden soils that drain well. How To Grow Poppies from Flower Seeds: Directly sow Alpine Poppy seeds into prepared seed beds. Clear the bed of weeds and loosen the top several inches of soil. Press the flower seeds into the soil and keep moist. Poppy seeds can be started in the early spring and do best in cool temperatures.
Common Questions
Are alpine poppy easy to grow?
Yes, these are easy to grow and virtually carefree.
What are common landscape styles to use alpine poppies?
These flowers make a lovely addition to rock gardens, gravel gardens, cottage gardens and the front of borders.
How long to these poppies take to bloom?
Alpine poppies if planted in the fall or early spring will bloom their first season.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
60F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No

DEPTH
1/16 - 1/8 inch deep

SOWING RATE
5 - 6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Poppy Pepperbox (Papaver Somniferum Pepperbox) - Bring some romance and charm to your garden and grow Pepperbox Poppy seeds. The image above from Seasonal Wisdom shows the beauty of this heirloom poppy. This variety blooms in shade of pinks, purples, and lilacs, and some of the petals are fringed and others smooth to provide a beautiful display. Once the flowers are spent, these Poppies are known for their nutty flavored seeds that can be left to ripen and used in baking. Leave the pods to ripen and collect them at the end of the season for kitchen use. Growing Poppies from seed is so rewarding. Create a beautiful display with these flower seeds.