~POPPIES~ ~POPULAR POPPIES~ Popular Poppies is your source for poppy seeds poppy growing tips and information about poppies. With over a dozen varieties of poppy seeds in our online catalog, such as Buttercream poppy, Dusky Rose poppy, Tropical Sunset poppy, Tequila Sunrise poppy, and Native orange poppy and others. Popular Poppies is your #1 internet source for poppy seeds and all things poppy.

~Poppy Peony Double Blend~ Annual. If you think Oriental Poppies eye-catching, just wait until you see the ruffled explosion of color from Peony Poppies! These fully double 4""-5"" colorful poppies (red, red striped, pink, pale rose, salmon, cream, and white to dark purple) would look at home in the formal gardens of a French Chateau or jazzing up a flower border along your front sidewalk. They are just as easy to grow as single poppies and will be reward you with a bounty of blooms for cut flowers and pods for dried arrangements. If seed heads are left standing, plants may reseed and come up again the following year. When to plant outside: Mild climates: sow in early fall for winter & early spring color. Cold climates: sow in very early spring (as soon as soil can be worked) for late spring and early summer color. Sow in early fall for spring color. When to start inside: Not recommended. Does not transplant well." Poppy Peony Double Blend $1.59

~Poppy 'Perennial Himalayan Blue~ Poppy 'Perennial - Himalayan Blue' - 25 seeds approx. The most prized poppy and well worth growing for its bold, vivid blue flowers and attractive flower stalks. Ideal in moist semi-shaded herbaceous borders, they require fertile soil and cool conditions. Hardy perennial to height 30-36in and spread 12in. Poppy 'Perennial - Himalayan Blue $2.95 Pay with PAYPAL Pay with CREDIT CARD

~Poppy Heirloom Pepperbox Breadseed~ These fluttery lavender flowers with crepe-like blooms dance with every spring breeze and add a magical touch to the late spring garden. You can save the large dried seedpods for dried floral arrangements or crafts --- or use them as ?poppy seed shakers? and sprinkle out the periwinkle blue seeds for baking and decorating. The seeds are a baker?s delight in breads, cakes, muffins, and bagels. When to plant outside: RECOMMENDED. Sow in early spring, 2-4 weeks before the average last frost. When to start inside: Seedlings do not transplant well. If you start them indoors, use peat pots and plant directly into the ground. Sow 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Special Germination Instructions: Seeds require light to germinate. Surface sow and press into soil lightly Poppy Heirloom Pepperbox $2.29 Pay with PAYPAL Pay with CREDIT CARD ~Poppy "Lauren's Grape~ This is a show-stopping purple-violet poppy that is awesome. Self sows. POPPY 'LAUREN'S GRAPE' is an Annual that likes Sun and Rich, moist, well-drained soil. Grows to a Height of 2-3' and blooms Spring to summer. Sprouts in 5-10 Days Sow directly outdoors in early spring or fall in mild winter areas. Poppy "Lauren's Grape $2.50

~Poppy Oriental Blend~ Perennial (USDA zones 1-6). Blooms in late spring. 2'-4' tall. Full sun. Hardy Oriental Poppies have large 4"- 8" crepe paper-like blooms in vibrant shades of orange, pink, red, salmon, and white. This will be the most dramatic flower in your late spring garden! Flowers last 2-3 weeks. Extend bloom period by picking spent blossoms. In cool climates, Oriental Poppy foliage will die back in the summer after blooming and reappear in fall. Mix with summer and fall blooming annuals to fill in beds between bloom periods. Grow as an annual in USDA zone 7 and warmer. Poppies are legendary in many cultures throughout history. Egyptians felt Poppies were essential in burial rituals to assure life after death. Greeks believed Poppies were a sign of fertility. In Europe, corn Poppies commemorate those who have died in wars. OUTDOORS: Sow seed in early spring, 2-4 weeks before average last frost. May also plant in fall after soil temperatures are cool enough to prevent germination until spring, or in late summer when plants can get a healthy start before winter. INDOORS: Not recommended. Does not transplant well. If started indoors, use peat pots and plant directly into ground. Sow 6 weeks before planting outside. Remember to rip rim off peat pot after transplanting to prevent soil from drying out. SPECIAL GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: Seed requires light to germinate - press lightly into soil surface and keep moist." Poppy Oriental Blend $1.69 ~Poppy Flemish Antique~ This is a very old rare variety. Large 2 1/2 - 3" single and double flowers in rich dark pastel shades of brown, pink, gold and reds. CAn grow up to 25" and self seed. This variety is graced with a lot of foliage and larger flowers than most. Poppy Flemish Antique $2.00 ~Poppy "Falling in Love" mix~ Mixture of double and semi-double picotees and bi-colours in pinks; rose, salmon to coral. height 32 inches. Approximately 50 seeds per package. Annual Start inside 4-6 weeks before last frost in peat pots. Cover seed lightly and provide darkness. Poppies dislike transplanting, best direct seeded once the soil warms up to 70?F, or in early summer. To plant, cover seed with 1/8 inch soil. Transplant or thin plants to 10-12 inches apart in a full sun location. Do not overwater or fertilize. Deadhead regularly. Poppies make good cutflowers if you singe the cut ends with a candle flame to stop the flow of sap. Poppy "Falling in Love" mix $2.00

~Poppy Legion of Honor~ Classic crimson poppies beloved by European for generations. The brilliant 3 to 4 inch silky flowers sway gracefully on nodding stems 11/2 to 2 feet above finely cut foliage. Re-sows easily and generously. Poppy Legion of Honor $2.50 Pay with PAYPAL Pay with CREDIT CARD

~Poppy Beauty of Livermere~ Papaver Orientale (Beauty of Livermere) - Deep, blood red ruffled blooms with a black cone like center top the short, wiry stems on this dramatic poppy. Plant in mixed beds, alongside other sun loving perennials so as to mask the withering foliage late in the season. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Gardeners in Zones 3 through 7 are the lucky ones who can grow this tall beauty Orientale Poppy for use in borders and as cut flowers. In warmer climates, the flowers do not open properly. These poppies have a relatively short bloom period, so fill the gap. (Poppy Beauty of Livermere $2.25 Pay with PAYPAL ~Poppy Peony Salmon~ Wonderful blooms of creamy salmon adorn this wonderful addition to any flower garden! Papaver Paeoniflorum is actually a type of poppy, however, these flowers are often referred to as Peony Poppies. They burst forth blooms which are a full 4 to 5 inches across. The blooms arise on erect, sturdy stems on plants 32 - 40 inches tall and about 12 inches wide in the sunny garden. Even when the salmon colored flowers of this peony are beginning to fade, the interest doesn't end after the long summer bloom season. Harvest the fascinating seedpods for dried arrangements which are highly ornamental. Salmon colored peony poppy is a great choice for the bed, border, or any naturalized setting in full sun. If you want more than just one color of our peonies, be sure to check out the black, red-striped, cream, and pale rose colors of this wonderful flower. This Peony Poppy is extremely easy to grow. For early summer show, sow direct in early spring after frost season is completely over. Best in areas where summers are cool or dry, but peonies are not a good choice for humid regions. Poppy Peony Salmon $1.99 Pay with PAYPAL