Poppy 'Breadseed'
Breadseed poppy seeds - Plum flowers - but grown for its big beautiful seed pods.
Papaver Spp
Shitloads of Seeds
(minimum 250)
Lets talk about them
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Poppies are often overlooked in the cut flower garden, but I absolutely think they have a place. Delicate tissue paper coloured petals in the most ethereal of colours, the simple beauty of a vase full of poppies is a sight not to missed.
This breadseed poppy has the most stunning seed pods - a must grow just for the decorative pods.
How to make these beauties grow
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Sow: Autumn or direct sow in spring. Do not sow in grass, it will not germinate.
How: Surface sow and lightly cover with vermiculite. Poppies despise their roots being disturbed, if not direct sowing, soil blocking is an absolute must.
Space: 20cm
Height: Massive - 1m+
Where: Sun
Days to maturity: 65-120 (depening if autumn sown or spring sown).
Pick: Just when buds are just showing colour at bud burst. Sear ends in boiling water for 20 seconds after harvesting. Harvest the pods at anytime - searing not necessary. Can be dried - either allow to dry on the stem or place upside down in a paper bag in a cool dark place.
Hardy Annual
Notes From The Garden
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Autumn sown plants are more substantial, and flower earlier/more vigorously compared to spring sown plants.
Seedlings always look spindly and pathetic - trust in nature, they always toughen up. Just don't handle them.
To harvest seed - wait until the pod is fully dried and the top has opened.
Photo: Barrhill Blooms