500 Papaver Somniferum 'Lauren's Grape' Seeds

Poppy LAURENS GRAPE Rare Purple Somniferum 4" Large Flowers Non-GMO Poppy LAURENS GRAPE Rare Purple Somniferum 4" Large Flowers Non-GMO

There is a local legend that renowned Colorado garden writer Lauren Springer sowed some poppy seeds from a bagel and discovered this unique variety. In reality, this experienced horticulturist spent years culling the seeds from the rich purple poppies growing in her garden, knowing gardeners would appreciate the superb beauty of this stunning variety.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• Papaver somniferum
• Poppy seeds need to be coldly stratified to germinate.
• Laurens Grape Single, 4" blossoms in a mix of plum, purple, amethyst, violet, and magenta!
• Noteworthy to say the least! Lauren's Grape Poppy is a hardy annual, producing up to 5 blooms per plant.
• Once established, can tolerate sun, shade, cultivated or neglected conditions.
• Hardy annual - Grows 24-30 Inches
• Up to 4 Inches blossoms - Up to 5 Blooms per Plant

FAST FACTS

• Name: Poppy Seeds - Laurens Grape
• Botanical Name:      Papaver somniferum
• Life Cycle:     Annual
• Light Requirement:  Full Sun, Partial Sun
• Planting Season:     Spring
• Plant Type:   Tall green stems with petals in shades of plum, purple, amethyst, violet, and magenta, and a pale yellow heart
• Features:      Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain
• Color: Purple
• Blooms:        Summer
• Plant height: 24-30 inches
• Plant Spacing:         6-8 inches
• Planting Depth:       1/16 inch
• Sowing Method:      Start Indoors, Direct Sow
• Cold Stratification:   Yes; direct sowing is recommended in late fall or early spring for zones 2-8
• Hardiness Zones:    3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9