Seeds, Poppies Purple Peony (West Coast Seeds)

The dried seed heads are highly ornamental, and the edible seeds can be used in baking. Purple Peony poppies are highly attractive to bees, but resistant to grazing deer. Expected plant height to 90cm (36").

Annual

Timing
Start perennial poppies outdoors in early spring, when some chance of frost is still a possibility. Start annual varieties outdoors at the same time in Zones 3-7. In Zones 8-10, the best bet is to direct sow in the fall.

Poppies are famously difficult to transplant, so starting them indoors is not recommended. If absolutely necessary, use peat or coir pots, and maintain a soil temperature of 12°C (55°F). Seeds will sprout in 20-30 days.

Starting
Sow on the surface of the soil, or barely cover seeds. Thin to a minimum of 15cm (6″) apart.