Papaver rhoeas 'Mother of Pearl' / 'Parelmoer' / 'Fairy Wing'

  • Product number: 544400
  • Origin: Europe
  • Latin: Papaver rhoeas

The most romantic colours united in a beautiful mixture of single-flowered poppies: grey, soft blue, lilac, peach, soft pink, and white: can you picture it? Height 60 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 fully unfurl…

Names:
Latin: Papaver rhoeas
Dutch: Pastel Poppy
Also known as: Field Poppy
English: Corn Poppy

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Sowing method: April to June directly in the ground; early sowing is preferred, as they won't germinate if night temperatures are too high. Flowering time: July-September. Thoroughly loosen the soil; optionally, mix seeds with sand and rake in. Keep moist or cover with 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: Grey, soft blue, lilac, peach, soft pink, and white
  • Origin: Europe
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Papaver rhoeas
  • Dutch: Pastel Poppy
  • Also known as: Common poppy
  • English: Corn Poppy
  • All year round

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