Poppy Ladybird
Papaver commutatum Poppy ‘Ladybird’ is a lovely variety with huge red flowers that are spotted with black, similar to a ladybird; it is also very simple to cultivate. Just disperse the seed in an area of disturbed soil, and it will germinate and flourish.
Seed Quantity: 700 Seeds
Type: Annual
Genus: Papaver commutatum
Sow Seeds: Finely rake a patch of warm, moist, soil (they do not mind poor soil) and scatter the seeds over in April-May or September-October, then cover the seeds lightly. If using as a cut flower, sear the end of the stems in boiling water for 20 seconds before placing them in a vase of water to prolong their vase life.
Plant Out: Direct sown in April-May or September-October
Flowers: June-October
Height & Spread: 30cm high x 15cm spread
RHS Plants for Pollinators.
The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.
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RHS Award of Garden Merit.
This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. For more information on RHS Award of Garden Merit plants visit https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants
