Cory's Poppy (papaver somniferum)
Cory's poppy produces flowers up to 5 inches across in a
beautiful deep shade of salmon pink. The center of the flower has a
cross of dark violet color running half way up the opposing petals, The
texture of the petals often make the dark violet look as though it has
been painted on with a brush. This beautiful annual poppy is easy to
grow, reseeds itself, and will return year after year.
Sow seeds in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked.
Plant at 1/8 inch deep and cover lightly. Keep the soil moist and germinations
should take place in 14-21 days. Thin to 8-12 inches. Poppies prefer
full sun and require little water once established.
1 packet (approximately 500 seeds) $3.00
1g (approximately
9000 seeds) $12.00
1 oz (approximately 260,000 seeds) $30.00
1/4 lb $65.00
!/2 lb $110.00
