Papaver rhoeas Picotee™ mixed

Hardy Annual
T&M Original

• Days to germinate : 7 to10
• Flowers in : May to August
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Cottage Gardens
• Height : 30 inches

Description

A mixture of bicolour and picotee in a full colour range from deep red to soft pink.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to the surface of a moist free draining seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or similar size unit. Do not cover the seed and propagate at 15 to 18c. Germination should take place in 7 to 10 days. Maintain a temperature of 15c after germination.

Growing Instructions

After germination grow on the January sowings at 10c until they are established and pot on into 9cm pots, 6 packs or put 3 plugs in a 11cm or 1 litre pot for sale from April onwards. Grow as cool as possible and use the growth regulator B nine to achieve good quality compact plants. Treat the June-July sowings in the same way but over winter these in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse, tunnel or cold frame for sale the following spring.

Caution

harmful if eaten