![]() If you want a good show of colourful blooms and plenty of flowers for cutting then sow Ladybird Poppies with other Poppies in drifts. Sear stem ends in boiling water for 20 seconds to prolong vase life and place immediately in fresh clean water. Poppies last just a few days in a vase but they are productive plants so harvest frequently to keep the blooms coming. Pick in the cool of the early morning or evening when the buds are just starting to break open. Grow plenty and sow in succession for lots of blooms right through until the end of summer. Protect from slugs and snails because they love Poppies.įlowers produced in 10 -12 weeks from a spring sowing. Ladybird Poppies will grow in most garden situations ranging from full sun to dappled shade. Thin seedlings to allow sufficient space (20cm) for the young plants to grow and develop. Alternatively sow in August or September for slightly earlier flowers next year. Take care when watering to prevent the seeds being washed away. Seeds are tiny so do not cover them because they need light to germinate. Dislikes root disturbance so it's best to sow where you want these poppies to flower. If you need some colour in your life this could be a great plant for you! Poppies are brilliant planted in drifts to make an impact.Ĥ5cm tall x 20cm spread (18inches tall x 8 inches wide) An heirloom favorite and one of the most prolific poppies available, the beautiful Ladybird (a British word for Ladybug) is. ![]() It's so easy to grow, just scatter the tiny seeds onto a patch of bare soil and they will grow. Flowers are produced from June to late summer (August). Ladybird Poppies have large blooms with bright red petals marked with distinctive black spots just like a Ladybird. What it lacks in stature it makes up in flower power. Ladybird is one of the shorter poppies growing to 45cm/18 inches tall. Poppies are some of the most beautiful flowers to grow from seed with gorgeous open papery blooms. ![]()
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