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Red Poppy Seeds

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This is the famous Flanders Poppy, immortalized in poetry for the carpet of beauty it creates when in full bloom. Probably the world’s most popular wildflower, it belongs in every meadow. Annual

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Details
SKU PRRG
Common Name Red Poppy, Corn Poppy, Flanders Poppy, Shirley Poppy
Botanical Name Papaver rhoeas
Plant Type/Life Cycle Annual
Seeds Per Pound 3,401,942
Bloom Time Summer
Primary Flower Color Red
Light Requirements Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Estimated Mature Height 12-30 inches tall
Soil Moisture Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
Native To Europe
Native to Europe from England to Greece and beyond.
Ships As Seed
Ideal Growing Region Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Showy Flowers, Extended Blooms
Is It Storable? Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
Our Master Gardeners Suggest Pairing With:
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Description
This is the well-loved poppy of Flanders Fields. Also known as Corn Poppy and Flanders Poppy, this species is the symbol of the American Legion. It creates an absolute vision of beauty in full bloom when the lipstick red poppies carpet a whole field, nodding in the breeze. The most famous poem of World War I begins, “In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow, among the crosses row on row.” A great growth of this species after WWI finally ended, attached the lovely red flower to that war and its veterans forever. Today, red poppy is probably the world’s most popular wildflower, and is available in the pure red strain as described here or in the more popular mixed color form. See P. rhoeas, Red Poppy (red, pinks, doubles).
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4.1

(based on 21 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable growth (7)
  • Vivid colors (6)
  • Attractive (5)
  • Low maintenance (5)
  • Accurate instructions (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Large areas (7)
    • Garden (5)
    • Outdoors (4)
    • Border control (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid gardener (11), Getting started (4), Casual hobbyist (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (7)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Just like you are in the Wizard of Oz

    Our wildflower garden is magical. The abundance of flowers that just show up all summer are incredible. The poppies are my personal favorite.I had never seen anything like it before. We recommend American Meadows...Read complete review

    Our wildflower garden is magical. The abundance of flowers that just show up all summer are incredible. The poppies are my personal favorite.I had never seen anything like it before. We recommend American Meadows to everyone because after you prepare the soil and get them planted, they basically take care of themselves and paint a rainbow in your yard for Spring and Summer. Most of the wildflowers are great as cut flowers, but the poppy is not. That is the poppy's ONLY flaw.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    I will buy this product again

    NONE of my seeds sprouted; this was likely my fault. I hand-broadcast them in the early spring in a wild meadow. Heavy rains ensued after that in southern Missouri. The ground was unprepared,...Read complete review

    NONE of my seeds sprouted; this was likely my fault. I hand-broadcast them in the early spring in a wild meadow. Heavy rains ensued after that in southern Missouri. The ground was unprepared, but I wanted to see how they would do on their own, as nature intended. The heavy rains may have washed them all away. I will just have to try again.

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    5.0

    IT'S LIKE A MONET PAINTING

    By cb

    from port byron, il

    About Me Casual Hobbyist

    Pros

    • Long Bloom Time
    • Low Maintenance
    • Pest Resistant
    • Reliable Growth
    • Show Stopper
    • Vivid Colors

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Large Areas
      • WOW Factor

      Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

      i think the best way to grow these is to sow them on disturbed ground in the fall. but i have also had success by sowing in spring. the fall sown poppies were blooming profusely just in time for mothers day. my mom said it looks like a monet painting.

       
      5.0

      Good germination

      By Christine

      from Oregon

      About Me Avid Gardener

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Large Areas

          Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

          I just broadcast these in the fall and they came up all over the place. They survived the winter (lowest temps were in the 20s) and are just starting to flower now.

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          just planted in fall so they are not up

          By cv

          from northwestern ct

          About Me Professional Landscaper

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Border Control
              • Cut Flowers
              • Large Areas

              Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

              have planted cosmos wild mix hummingbird seed plus many others every spring and summer and fall all our excellent and customers are thrilled with with vibrant colors butterflies hummingbirds The shipping on all the products are excellent.Also everytime I have any questions the staff at American Meadows are knowlegable and courteous.

               
              1.0

              unsuitable for central Texas

              By Prof John

              from Austin Texas

              About Me Avid Gardener

              Pros

                Cons

                • None germinated

                Best Uses

                  Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                  Several different plantings over an extended period of time - no obvious weather issues.

                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  3.0

                  I have not planted these yet.

                  By polly

                  from pennsylvania

                  Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                  All products I have used from American Meadows have been great performers.

                   
                  5.0

                  Red Poppy Seeds

                  By natalie4b

                  from Roswell, GA

                  About Me Avid Gardener

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Reliable Growth

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Border Control
                    • Containers
                    • Large Areas
                    • Raised Beds

                    Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                    I have planted those last Fall, and there are lots and lots of abundant healthy seedlings growing on my flower beds - very excited to see them bloom soon.

                     
                    4.0

                    They created a delightful blanket of red

                    By Beach Gardener

                    from Seattle WA

                    About Me Casual Hobbyist

                    Pros

                    • Low Maintenance
                    • Reliable Growth
                    • Vivid Colors

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Large Areas

                      Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                      I scattered them and then ignored them. They came up densely. We were treated to a delightful blanket of red, which last for quite awhile. They reminded me of the poppy fields of "The Wizard of Oz." Thanks!

                       
                      3.0

                      I will buy this product again

                      By Doc Gardener

                      from Branson, MO

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                      NONE of my seeds sprouted; this was likely my fault. I hand-broadcast them in the early spring in a wild meadow. Heavy rains ensued after that in southern Missouri. The ground was unprepared, but I wanted to see how they would do on their own, as nature intended. The heavy rains may have washed them all away. I will just have to try again.

                       
                      5.0

                      One of our favorite

                      By lenora7

                      from Centrevill, AL

                      About Me Casual Hobbyist

                      Pros

                      • Fragrant
                      • Pest Resistant
                      • Reliable Growth
                      • Vivid Colors

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                          We use these in with wild flower mix across the road from a small graveyard on our property - it is really a brillant color additive.

                           
                          4.0

                          Plant them all over the city!

                          By The alley garden fairy

                          from st paul, MN

                          About Me Avid Gardener

                          Pros

                          • Long Bloom Time
                          • Low Maintenance
                          • Pest Resistant
                          • Reliable Growth
                          • Vivid Colors

                          Cons

                          • Orange not red one yr

                          Best Uses

                          • Border Control
                          • Large Areas

                          Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                          Shirley mix poppies that I planted 3 years ago are still coming up @ the edges of the garage. Last years seeds were orange not red; my neighbor mowed them down but they bloomed anyway all summer long. Poppies are hard to get started; must be kept moist but they bloom all summer and are so delicate and lovely. All the neighbors loved them.

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          1.0

                          Sweet, but understated

                          By kc

                          from sc

                          About Me Avid Gardener

                          Pros

                          • Pretty Bloom

                          Cons

                          • Low turnout
                          • Short Bloom Time

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                            The flowers were truely beautiful, but there were few of them, they didnt last very long, and they were too low growing to be seen among the other flowers in the meadow that were supposed to be similar in height.

                             
                            5.0

                            Red Poppy

                            By lenora7

                            from Centreville. Al

                            About Me Avid Gardener

                            Pros

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                  these did not do well at all we were very disappointed - the first year we planted these they were wonderful but this year they did not do well at all - only a few came up and they were very small.

                                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  5.0

                                  Red flags galore

                                  By Beau Rivage

                                  from Asheville, NC

                                  About Me Avid Gardener

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Low Maintenance
                                  • Reliable Growth
                                  • Vivid Colors

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                      This poppy is a great performer, providing a beautiful display of silk-like petals that flap in the breeze like flags. I love these so much, I plan to plant more areas with them next year.

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      breathtaking

                                      By Cammie

                                      from Ogden, UT

                                      About Me Getting Started

                                      Verified Reviewer

                                      Pros

                                      • Long Bloom Time
                                      • Low Maintenance
                                      • Reliable Growth
                                      • Vivid Colors

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Large Areas

                                        Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                        I had this hill of dirt along my driveway that I didn't know what to do with. I decided rather than have grass I'd have to mow, that I'd throw some seeds down. These poppies grew quickly and once they bloomed, I had an explosion of color. This took little effort and I got big result!

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        Blinding red carpet of beauty.

                                        By bert

                                        from marin county, california

                                        About Me Avid Gardener

                                        Verified Reviewer

                                        Pros

                                        • Attractive
                                        • Hardy
                                        • Versatile

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Garden
                                          • Outdoors

                                          Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                          Now I have a visual for 'In Flanders Fields'. They are huge, stunningly red, and spread by themselves. Very successful.

                                          • Primary use:
                                          • Personal

                                          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                           
                                          1.0

                                          did not come up

                                          By Karen

                                          from Ulster Park, NY

                                          About Me Avid Gardener

                                          Verified Reviewer

                                          Pros

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                                Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                                Poppies did not come up

                                                • Primary use:
                                                • Personal

                                                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                 
                                                5.0

                                                unexpected surprise

                                                By buster

                                                from Texas

                                                About Me Getting Started

                                                Pros

                                                • Accurate Instructions
                                                • Attractive
                                                • Healthy

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Garden

                                                  Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                                  I am a person who likes to work outside and in gardens, my own and helping out my friends. I volunteer at a Veteran's Memorial Garden I feel this is a great honor. I am always looking for new and interesting plantings to go with our perennials and annuals. This past fall I wanted to plant poppies and found the seeds for all red poppies on your web site and decided to order some. I am very pleased and amazed at the show of these flowers. I sowed the seeds in October and for the past week or so they have been putting a new kind of beauty to the garden. I was surprised at the various sizes of the flowers some are very small others large but they are perfect in this garden for our soldiers past and present
                                                  If I ever have the opportunity to work in another garden for veteran's or friends I will recommend this seed it not only has beautiful flowers but lovely green foliage
                                                  I have shared my seeds with friends who also want them in their gardens
                                                  Thank You

                                                  • Primary use:
                                                  • Personal

                                                  (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  4.0

                                                  Too early to tell

                                                  By Old perennial

                                                  from Salt Lake City, Utah

                                                  About Me Getting Started

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Accurate Instructions

                                                  Cons

                                                  • None so far

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Garden
                                                  • Outdoors

                                                  Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                                  It's only been about 10 days since I planted my poppies. Since they are barely out of the ground I can't testify about this product, however, I am hoping for a wonderful display. I have called and emailed several times with questions and have received helpful responses each time. I[...]knowledgeable staff.

                                                  • Primary use:
                                                  • Personal

                                                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  5.0

                                                  The poppies were beautiful last summer.

                                                  By Classylady

                                                  from Spencer, TN

                                                  About Me Avid Gardener

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Attractive
                                                  • Hardy
                                                  • Healthy
                                                  • Lightweight

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Outdoors

                                                    Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                                    I combined the poppies and blue corn flowers with the baby breath for a cottage garden look. Someone told me that it looked like a Renoir painting.

                                                    • Primary use:
                                                    • Personal

                                                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                                     
                                                    5.0

                                                    talk about" easy"beauty! this is it!

                                                    By Valerie part time gardener

                                                    from Micanopy Florida

                                                    About Me Getting Started

                                                    Verified Reviewer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Accurate Instructions
                                                    • Attractive
                                                    • Hardy

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Garden

                                                      Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                                      I have a square of soil 8x8 in my lawn that I spread poppy seeds,when they come up its beautiful.I mix the seeds I need in a bag with some sand and sprinkle them around.You can't go wrong!!!TOTAL BEAUTY.They are so graceful swaying in the breeze
                                                      I cant't wait till they're in bloom this year.

                                                      • Primary use:
                                                      • Personal

                                                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                                       
                                                      5.0

                                                      Just like you are in the Wizard of Oz

                                                      By Bear Z

                                                      from Brentwood, TN

                                                      About Me Avid Gardener

                                                      Verified Reviewer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Accurate Instructions
                                                      • Attractive
                                                      • Hardy
                                                      • Healthy

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Garden
                                                        • Outdoors

                                                        Comments about American Meadows Red Poppy Seeds:

                                                        Our wildflower garden is magical. The abundance of flowers that just show up all summer are incredible. The poppies are my personal favorite.I had never seen anything like it before. We recommend American Meadows to everyone because after you prepare the soil and get them planted, they basically take care of themselves and paint a rainbow in your yard for Spring and Summer. Most of the wildflowers are great as cut flowers, but the poppy is not. That is the poppy's ONLY flaw.

                                                        • Primary use:
                                                        • Personal

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                                                        This is the famous Flanders Poppy, immortalized in poetry for the carpet of beauty it creates when in full bloom. Probably the world’s most popular wildflower, it belongs in every meadow. Annual

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