Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird'

Sowing method: April to June outdoors, early sowing is preferred, as they won't germinate at high night temperatures. Flowering period: July-September. Prepare the soil well, finely break it up, optionally mix seeds with sand and rake in. Keep moist or cover with a cloth until emergence.

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Clear red with black specks in the heart
• Origin: Russia
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Bees
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Papaver commutatum
• Dutch: Flemish Poppy
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Annual Poppy

• All year round