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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.
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Variety Info
Family: Papaveraceae
Type: Bread Seed Poppy (Learn More)
Native: Africa, Eurasia
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Late spring to early summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall
Variety Info: 2" dark purple-violet flowers
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, as soon as soil can be worked, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Fall sowing recommended. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 50°–65°F
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. Roots are sensitive to disturbance.
Sprouts in: 10–15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–10"
- Kelly W.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 starsJul 8, 2026Not as nice as expected
The package resulted in 2 plants and one was very spindly, the other was fuller. The flowers are a beautiful shade but individual flowers lasted 1-2 days at best and stems weren't long enough to cut. The bluish foliage was not particularly atteactive. Loved the flowers. Saved some seed will give another ho next year.
Maybe my climate is just too hot.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertEGEpic GardeningJul 17, 2026Hey Kelly,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Stephanie T.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJul 7, 2026Showstopper in the Garden!
Lauren's Grape easily germinated and I daringly transplanted them by fours into 5 inch coir pots. I got them into barrels and a flower bed early spring and they were the most stunningly beautiful poppies I've seen. Now I'm letting the pods dry for seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertEGEpic GardeningJul 11, 2026Hey Stephanie,
We're so stoked to hear about your incredible experience with Lauren's Grape Bread Seed Poppy Seeds! It sounds like you really knew what you were doing with that daring transplanting technique - fours into 5 inch coir pots, that's awesome! And wow, calling them the most stunningly beautiful poppies you've seen is just the best compliment ever! We love that you're already thinking ahead and letting those pods dry for seeds - there's nothing better than poppies that are such showstoppers they make you want to grow them again and again! Thanks for sharing your poppy growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- LauraVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 27, 2025Great early summer color!
I direct sowed these early in spring in Ohio. They don’t like our summer heat, but bloomed nicely early in the season.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningDec 30, 2025Hey Laura,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Lauren's Grape Bread Seed Poppy Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you got such beautiful early summer color from them in Ohio! You're absolutely right that poppies can be a bit finicky with the summer heat, but it sounds like you timed your direct sowing perfectly to get those gorgeous blooms early in the season. That's exactly what we love to hear! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tracy E.Rated 4 out of 5 starsApr 15, 20254 Stars
Sowed these in Oct 2024. Now its April 2025. While these are beautiful, they are NOT the variety I was hoping for. Peony poppies? Botanical Interest mis-labeled these lot of seeds.
Is this variety of poppy seeds also edible?
- Tracy E.Rated 4 out of 5 starsApr 14, 20254 Stars
I sowed my whole packet back in Oct 2024. 6 months later: while beautiful in its own rite, I'm disappointed that all the poppies came out to a different variety. A peony poppy maybe? I'm certain these were mislabeled by Botanical Interest!
Can I use the seeds of this unknown variety to make poppy seed bread?!?
EGEpic GardeningApr 17, 2025Hey Tracy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
