Feathered Mix Poppy is a striking heirloom variety that brings delicate, fringed petals in a mix of colors to spring and early summer gardens. These charming flowers reach 24 to 36 inches tall and bloom prolifically from March through August, drawing pollinators with their intricate blooms. From seed to flower takes roughly 98 days, rewarding patient gardeners with an airy, romantic presence that deer leave untouched. The lacey, feathered petals are the hallmark of this variety, giving it a distinctly ornamental appeal that sets it apart from standard poppy forms.
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Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
36in H x 10in W
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The feathered petals are unmistakable, creating an almost lace-like texture across mixed colors that feels far more sophisticated than typical solid-petaled poppies. Germination is surprisingly quick, sprouting in 5 to 20 days once given the light exposure these seeds need, and the plants bloom reliably over a long season without demanding fussy care. Deer leave them alone while bees and butterflies gravitate toward them, making them a genuine asset to any pollinator garden.
Feathered Mix Poppy is grown primarily as an ornamental flowering plant, valued for cut flowers and garden color rather than culinary or medicinal applications. The delicate, feathered petals add textural interest to bouquets and garden borders, and their extended bloom window through summer makes them reliable for continuous color.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow on the surface or cover very lightly with vermiculite, then place under a humidity dome and keep at 65 to 70°F until germination occurs (typically 5 to 20 days). Once sprouted, drop the temperature to 50 to 60°F to promote sturdy growth. Handle seedlings with extreme care during transplanting, as poppies are notably sensitive to root disturbance.
Harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before transplanting. Move them into the garden 4 weeks before your last spring frost or in late autumn for zones 8 and warmer. Space plants 8 inches apart.
Direct sow outdoors 4 weeks before your last spring frost, or in late autumn if you're in zone 8 or warmer. Mix seed with fine sand to scatter thinly over prepared soil.
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