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This majestic poppy deserves center stage in your garden border. Use as a focal point or massed into blazing swaths of color as a treat for you and for the bees in spring and early summer. The 4" flowers' intense red color pairs well with yellow, gold, purple, or blue late-spring-blooming flowers.
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Variety Info
Family: Papaveraceae
Type: Oriental Poppy (Learn More)
Native: Asia
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–8. Short-lived, but no less dramatic, in climates warmer than zone 7.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Late spring to early summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 12"–36" wide
Variety Info: 4" red flowers
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost or as soon as soil can be worked; or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Only fall sowing is recommended.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Does not transplant well. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
- JANICE G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 5, 2026I love this company. Their product is always as described
Always my first choice when buy seeds
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 6, 2026Hey Janice,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of our Brilliant Oriental Poppy Seeds! It means the world to us to know that we're your first choice when buying seeds and that our products are always as described. Your trust and loyalty truly make our day! Thank you for choosing us and for being such a valued customer. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Wendy K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 2, 2025Bought these seeds for planting season 2026
Due to the very successful planting and gorgeous blooms this season, I purchased a supply of many poppy varieties which I intend to plant for 2026.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningOct 2, 2025Hey Wendy,
Thank you SO much for this wonderful 5-star review! We love to hear that you're planning ahead - and 2026 is going to be absolutely spectacular with your expanded poppy collection!
Your forward-thinking approach and poppy passion will be so inspiring for other gardeners who are discovering just how rewarding it can be to grow these show-stopping perennials from seed. We hope you'll share photos when everything is in bloom!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Gina M.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 25, 20235 Stars
These are not perennials and reseed each year once the have been planted. They also need a little frost to get em going after sowing or you could stratify them.
- Cat M.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 1, 20235 Stars
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!! I want them everywhere in my flower beds now. Just an absolute showstopper.
- KeriVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20222 Stars
I got two to grow, planted seedlings in the garden, they did not do very well, but I have hope they will perform better in 2022.
