Peshawar White Poppy is a spring-to-summer blooming ornamental that reaches 24 to 36 inches tall, producing delicate white flowers over roughly 98 days from seed to bloom. This cultivar of Papaver somniferum thrives in full sun with moderate water and attracts pollinators while resisting deer browse. The variety comes from Pakistan's Peshawar region, carrying both botanical intrigue and cultural heritage into the garden.
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36in H x 10in W
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Pure white petals unfurl on sturdy stems that rise 2 to 3 feet above finely textured foliage, creating an ethereal presence in spring and early summer gardens. Deer leave it alone while bees and butterflies seek it out, making it a graceful addition that actually improves pollinator populations. The blooms emerge reliably around 98 days after sowing, giving gardeners a predictable window for this striking ornamental display.
Peshawar White Poppy serves as a flowering ornamental, valued for its delicate white blooms that add height and airiness to garden beds and borders. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, supporting garden ecosystems while creating visual interest throughout the spring and summer months.
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Sow seeds 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost in pots, covering them very lightly with vermiculite or using a humidity dome to maintain moisture. Keep the germination environment at 65 to 70°F, then lower temperatures to 50 to 60°F once sprouting begins, which typically occurs within 5 to 20 days. Transplant seedlings with extreme care, as poppies resent root disturbance; handle by their leaves rather than stems when possible.
After hardening off seedlings over 7 to 10 days, transplant into garden soil once temperatures stabilize and frost danger passes. Space plants at least 1 inch apart. Handle with exceptional gentleness to avoid damaging the delicate root systems.
Direct sowing is recommended. Sow outdoors 4 weeks before your last spring frost, or in late autumn if you're in zones 8 and warmer. Mix fine seeds with sand and scatter thinly over prepared soil. Surface sow, as seeds require light to germinate.
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