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Sparky Apricot Poppy Seeds
Sparky Apricot Poppy Seeds
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Papaveraceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8-10; usually grown as an annual.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring to frost
Plant Dimensions: 6"-12" tall and as wide
Variety Info: 2" double and semi-doble flowers in shades of warm apricot and red.
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is 50°-60°F, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 7-14 days
Seed Depth: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 4" - 6"
Growing Info
Special Care: Cutting plants back a couple of times during the growing season keeps them compact and encourages more blooms. If reseeding is not desired, remove seedheads as they form.
