Description

“Pandora” Poppy Corn offers a captivating spectacle in your garden with tall, slender stems crowned by 2″-3″ silky double and semi-double blooms. These unique flowers start as deep burgundy wine and slowly transition to soft pinkish-red, all adorned with silvery stripes. Each bloom offers a distinct transformation, adding depth and interest to your garden. Not only are these poppies a treat for the eyes, but they also create a buzz-worthy hotspot for pollinators. Drought tolerant and deer resistant, this annual thrives in full sun, providing vibrant color in spring and summer.

Family: Papaveraceae
Native: Europe, Africa, and Asia
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring and summer
Plant Dimensions: 15″-25″ tall; 8″-10″ wide
Variety Info: 2″-3″ blooms in shades of deep burgundy red to pinkish red. Flower colors will change as the plant ages.

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; or fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Fall sowing recommended.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. Does not transplant well.
Days to Emerge: 10-15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″- 8″
Thinning: When 1″-2″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″-8″

Special Care: Corn poppies often reseed. Deadhead (remove spent blooms) if reseeding is not desired.