Poppy Lilac Pom Pom
Masses of large, double, pale lilac flowers on tall stems and with a longer blooming time than most poppies makes these a gorgeous one for the garden….and the pollinators agree too!Â
If you leave them to go to seed you will get the most attractive seed heads to add to dried flower arrangements Â
Seed Quantity:Â 500 Seeds
Type:Â Hardy Annual
Genus: Papaver Somniferum
Sow Seeds:Â Best sown directly in autumn (Sept) or spring (March-May). Â Prepare soil by digging over and raking to a fine tilth, removing any large stones etc. Â Scatter seeds thinly into moist soil. Â Always water with a rose to stop flushing seeds away
Plant Out:Â Direct sow as dislikes root disturbance, likes well drained soil and full sun. Â Pick or deadhead to encourage more growth
Flowers: June-August
Height & Spread: 90cm high x 15cm spread
RHS Plants for Pollinators.
The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.
Find out more at rhs.org.uk/plantsforpollinators
