Poppy 'Royal Wedding' bears large, dazzling white flowers with a contrasting dark centre that will attract plenty of butterflies and bees. For maximum impact, plant this easy-to-grow Oriental Poppy in clumps in a sunny border. These robust, clump-forming plants will flower at the beginning of summer and once flowering has finished, their striking seed heads will provide a second season of interest. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20").
Sowing Information
Sow directly into weed free, warm, moist soil. Sow 5mm deep in drills 15cm apart and rake gently. After emergence, thin seedlings to 20-30cm spacing. Alternatively, sow seeds onto the surface of good quality compost in a seed tray in a greenhouse or coldframe/windowsill at around 15-20C, do not exclude light. Germination 10-21 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions and then plant out 30cm (12in) apart.
Poppy 'Royal Wedding' bears large, dazzling white flowers with a contrasting dark centre that will attract plenty of butterflies and bees. For maximum impact, plant this easy-to-grow Oriental Poppy in clumps in a sunny border. These robust, clump-forming plants will flower at the beginning of summer and once flowering has finished, their striking seed heads will provide a second season of interest. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20").
Sowing Information
Sow directly into weed free, warm, moist soil. Sow 5mm deep in drills 15cm apart and rake gently. After emergence, thin seedlings to 20-30cm spacing. Alternatively, sow seeds onto the surface of good quality compost in a seed tray in a greenhouse or coldframe/windowsill at around 15-20C, do not exclude light. Germination 10-21 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions and then plant out 30cm (12in) apart.