Corn Poppy
(Papaver rhoeas)
Corn Poppy
- Partial shade to full sun
- Easy Care
- Outdoor
Why we chose it them for London
Quick Facts:
Plant type
Herbacious annual
Plant height
50-70cm
Growing conditions
Clay, loam, sand
Location
Outdoor
Season to flower
Summer, Autumn
Additional information
Native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The flowers emerge from drooping hairy buds and are born on stems. The flowers measure some 7–10 cm across and have four bright red petals wrapped around dark stamens. The seeds are edible and come from the egg-shaped capsules.
How to plant
Corn poppies grow everywhere but for best performance they grow in areas where summers are not extremely hot and humid. Plants grow best in full sun, but will appreciate some shade. They will grow well-drained soil that is fertile.
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