SUTTONS POPPY 'LADYBIRD' SEEDS

Average Packet Content 950 Seeds

A distinctive low-growing poppy in a bright fire-engine red with a conspicuous black spot on each petal. Ideal as a rock garden or alpine plant as well as for borders. Height 40cm (16"). RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. HA - Hardy annual.

• Improved, re-selected strain
• Bright flowers with 'ladybird' spots

Growing Information

Sow direct into finely raked, moist, warm soil where the plants are to flower at a depth of 6mm (¼") and cover the seed lightly with soil. Germination usually takes 10-14 days. Thin out seedlings if necessary to a final spacing of 20cm (8") apart, removing any competing weeds. Seeds can also be sown in September for flowering the following year.

Sowing Information

Sow direct into finely raked, moist, warm soil where the plants are to flower at a depth of 6mm (¼") and cover the seed lightly with soil. Germination usually takes 10-14 days. Thin out seedlings if necessary to a final spacing of 20cm (8") apart, removing any competing weeds. Seeds can also be sown in September for flowering the following year.