Papaver rhoeas
Corn poppy
Common names: Field poppy, Common poppy
Photo: Jörg Hempel · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Source
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Description
The corn poppy is a bright red wildflower that graces fields and roadside edges, with silky petals fluttering above the bed in June. It is an annual, self‑seeding species that adds rustic charm and is highly attractive to native bees, making it ideal for naturalistic flower meadows.
Care instructions
Sow the corn poppy in a wide, flat manner directly in the final planting location, between March and May or as a fall sowing in September for early bloom. It does not transplant well, so sow directly into the open bed. Gently press the fine seeds into the soil without covering them (light seed trays). Keep the seedbed moist initially, then it will thrive with little water.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, sandy, well-drained, lime-loving, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Companion planting
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