Lauren's Grape Bread Poppy is a cultivar of Papaver somniferum that grows 24 to 36 inches tall and thrives in full sun. This ornamental poppy produces distinctive flowers and germinates best in cool conditions between 50 and 65°F. Sow seeds outside in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in early to mid-fall for blooms the following spring, scattering seeds lightly over prepared soil.
Full Sun
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2-11
36in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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This poppy has sensitive roots that resent disturbance, making direct sowing the recommended approach rather than indoor starting. The cool germination temperature range of 50 to 65°F means it actually prefers spring and fall sowings over summer heat. Once established, these plants reach a medium height of 2 to 3 feet, providing substantial presence in a sunny garden bed without requiring staking or elaborate support.
As an ornamental flowering plant, Lauren's Grape Bread Poppy is grown for its blooms in full-sun garden settings.
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Not recommended. The roots are sensitive to disturbance, making direct sowing the better approach.
Sow seeds outside 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, as soon as soil can be worked. In mild climates, fall sowing is recommended for spring bloom. Scatter seeds and rake in lightly over prepared soil. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 50 to 65°F.
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