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Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey'

Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey'

Product number: 544136
Origin: Europe
Latin: Papaver rhoeas

The name says it all: Amazing Grey is a mixture of poppies in various silver and grey shades, sometimes striped with white and/or bordered with white, some flowers are streaked with old red. In short, a very special colour palette that is rare in many flower species. Most flowers are single, but some flowers are double. Height 40-50 cm.

Poppies are a gem in the garden. They are also fantastic as cut flowers; cut them in the bud when the colour is just visible. You will see them unfold completely…

Names:
Latin: Papaver rhoeas
Dutch: Zilver-Klaproos (Silver Poppy)
Also: Veldpapaver (Field Poppy)
English: Corn Poppy

Sowing method: Sowing: April to June directly into the soil. Early sowing is preferable, as seeds will not germinate in high night temperatures. Flowering time: July-September. Finely prepare the soil, optionally mix seeds with sand, and rake them in. Keep moist or cover with a cloth until emergence.

Sowing/planting time:

April
May
June

Harvesting time:

July
August
September

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Outdoors

Position:

Flower colour: Silver and gray tones, sometimes striped with white and/or bordered with white, sometimes interspersed with old red
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
Annual or perennial: Annual
Attractive to insects: Bees
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy