Opium Poppy 'Paeony Mixed'
- Product number: 544900
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Papaver somniferum, or Papaver paeoniflorum
Sturdy, 75 cm high stems bear the double flowers, right to the center, in a very colourful mixture. The stem and leaves are grey-green, and after flowering, the ovary develops into the well-known poppy heads.
Poppies are a gem in the garden. They are also fantastic as cut flowers; cut them in bud when the colour is just visible. You will see them fully unfold...
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Latin: Papaver somniferum, or Papaver paeoniflorum
Dutch: Peony-flowered Poppy
Also: Papaver paeoniflorum
English: Breadseed or Opium Poppy
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- Flower colour: Colorful mix with double flowers
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Papaver somniferum, or Papaver paeoniflorum
- Dutch: Peony Poppy
- Also known as: Peony poppy
- English: Breadseed or Opium Poppy
