Peony Poppy Double mix

1300 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Best Method: Direct sow outdoors

• Timing:

  • Early spring: As soon as the soil can be worked

  • Autumn: In mild climates, for earlier spring blooms

🌿 Peony poppies have sensitive roots and do not transplant well — direct sowing is strongly preferred.

🌱 How to Sow (Direct Sowing Outdoors)

1. Choose a Site

   • Full sun (6+ hours/day)

   • Well-drained soil — thrives even in poor, sandy, or average garden soil

   • Avoid over-fertilized soil (produces too much foliage, fewer flowers)

2. Prepare the Soil

   • Rake to a fine, crumbly texture

   • Remove weeds and debris

   • Lightly moisten soil before sowing

3. Sow the Seeds

   • Surface sow — do not cover with soil

   • Press gently into the soil for good seed-to-soil contact

   • For even distribution, mix tiny seeds with dry sand before scattering

4. Watering

   • Mist lightly to avoid washing away seeds

   • Keep soil lightly moist until germination

5. Spacing

   • Thin seedlings to 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) apart once they are a few inches tall

6. Germination

   • Typically in 10–20 days, depending on soil temperature

   • Cooler temps (10–15°C / 50–60°F) are ideal

🌿 Growing Notes

• Height: 30–40 inches (75–100 cm)

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Bloom Colors: Mixed — pinks, reds, purples, whites, burgundy

• Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Feeding: Not necessary; lean soil is preferred

• Deadheading: Optional — leave seed pods to self-sow or collect seeds

🧷 Extra Tips

• Self-seeds readily if pods are left to dry

• Ornamental seed pods are excellent for drying and arrangements

• Best results in areas with cool, moist springs and dry summers