Grow interest in classic Red Poppy varieties with Papaver somniferum seeds featuring distinctive red flowers and blue-green foliage. Check all applicable local laws and regulations before purchasing, possessing, selling, or growing these seeds.
Key Features
- Features striking red poppy flowers with an elegant ornamental appearance.
- Produces distinctive blue-green foliage.
- Heirloom, non-GMO seed selection.
- Classic poppy form adds visual interest to ornamental collections.
- Attractive seed capsules provide additional decorative character.
- Flower form and plant characteristics may vary by cultivar.
Growing Benefits
- Adds vibrant red color to ornamental plant collections.
- Provides distinctive poppy flowers for seasonal visual interest.
- Decorative seed capsules offer interest after flowering.
- Classic form suits traditional botanical and ornamental displays.
- Offers an interesting variety for legally permitted collections.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Red Poppy, Opium Poppy
- Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum
- Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
- Flower Color: Red
- Flower Shape: Cup-shaped; single or double depending on cultivar
- Foliage: Blue-green, lobed foliage
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Flowering: Seasonal, depending on cultivar and environment
- Uses: Ornamental interest, botanical collections, and decorative seed-pod displays where legally permitted
Seed Storage
Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep them sealed in their original packet or an airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Important Legal Note
Papaver somniferum is regulated differently across countries, states, and jurisdictions. Verify all applicable laws before purchasing, possessing, importing, selling, or growing these seeds. This listing does not provide species-specific cultivation instructions.
Unique Facts
- Papaver somniferum belongs to the Papaveraceae family.
- The species includes many cultivars with different flower colors, petal arrangements, and forms.
- Red-flowered selections provide strong visual contrast against blue-green foliage.
- Mature plants can develop distinctive rounded seed capsules.