FL4020A - Purple Peony
Papaver somniferum. Purple Peony poppies feature wonderful, fully double, tightly packed petals that result in a very striking appearance. The dramatic, peony-shaped flowers only open for one day, but appear from July through September. They can grow to 10cm (4") across. The dried seed heads are highly ornamental, and the edible seeds can be used in baking. Purple Peony poppies are highly attractive to bees, but resistant to grazing deer. Expected plant height to 90cm (36").
Annual.
- Papaver somniferum seeds
- 10cm (4") wide flowers
- Deer resistant
- Annual
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How To Grow
Annual and perennial flowering plants that have striking similarities, but a surprising range of colours and growth habits. It is easy to grow poppies from seeds. You will find they grow and then self-sow with abandon, without becoming weedy. Simply pull up unwanted plants (an easy task) before they bloom, s or better yet, let them tell you where they want to grow. They will thrive for years at a time in surprising spots, like a crack in the driveway.
