Poppy "Red Corn", 2,000 Seeds
Papaver Rhoeas
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- $7.95
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Poppy “Remembrance Red” Red Corn
(Papaver rhoeas)
Why we love this flower:
Uses: Mass plantings, wildflower meadows, symbolic memorial gardens
Brilliant scarlet blooms dance on slender stems, catching the light in vivid flashes of red. The classic Corn Poppy—beloved for its simplicity and history—fills fields and borders with life and movement. Its delicate petals flutter gracefully, evoking a timeless sense of remembrance and natural beauty. Easy to grow and self-seeding, it returns year after year in a stunning display of color.
PLANT DETAILS
Corn Poppy “Remembrance Red” (Papaver rhoeas)
Flower Facts
Zones: Annual
Bloom Time: Late Spring – Early Summer
Height: 12 – 24 in
Spread: 8 – 12 in
Cut Flower: Short-lived but striking
Attraction: Pollinators, butterflies, beneficial insects
Resistance: Deer, drought
Planting Instructions
Direct sow in early spring or fall; poppies prefer cool soil
Scatter seed and lightly press into surface; do not cover
Germination: 10–14 days
Thin to 6–9 in apart
Growing Tips
Full sun
Prefers well-drained soil
Avoid overwatering; thrives in lean soil
Allow seed heads to mature and scatter for natural reseeding
Why Grow Corn Poppy “Remembrance Red”
‘Remembrance Red’ fills gardens with a heartfelt beauty—vivid, ephemeral, and enduring in spirit. A perfect choice for remembrance plantings or to paint summer meadows with brilliant red.
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