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Papaver rhoeas

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Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Papaver (puh-PAY-ver)
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Species
rhoeas (ROH-ee-as)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

Laconia, New Hampshire

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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2009 | positive

double Papaver rhoeas! This new selection features Valentine of bicolors & picotees red, rose, pink & peach. Totally girly & totally roma...Read More

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