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Corn Poppy - Papaver rhoeas

One of Britain’s most recognisable and striking wildflowers, the corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is an annual that brings a vibrant red colour to the garden. Known for its bold, scarlet blooms, this wildflower not only enhances the beauty of any garden but also plays an important role in supporting local pollinators.

 

The corn poppy attracts bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to encourage biodiversity.

2 grams - approx. 10000 seeds
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Soil Type
Chalk, clay, loam, sand

Sowing Location
Full sun/partial shade

Germination Time
14 - 28 Days

Plant Height
40 - 60 cm

 

 

 

 

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Corn Poppy can be sown in spring or autumn and tolerates most soils, though it prefers lighter, free-draining soils.

 

Choose a site with full sun or partial shade and prepare a clean seedbed free of large competing plants. Scatter the seeds thinly, gently rake them in, and firm the soil down. Water the seedbed regularly with a fine spray, but avoid waterlogging. Seedlings should emerge within 3 weeks, and once established, they require little care unless conditions become very dry.

 

Autumn sowings will typically flower slightly earlier than those sown in the spring, usually from May to September. At the end of the season, the plants will die back and shed their seeds onto the ground below. To encourage a new flush of plants for the following year, it’s best to disturb the soil to improve seed-to-soil contact and provide a clear area for fresh plants to establish.

Corn Poppy is featured on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list mainly due to its pollen production. Honeybees, Red-tailed Bumblebees, Buff-tailed Bumblebees and Early Bumblebees are just a few of the common visitors to the distinctive bright red flowers.

 

Poppies produce little to no nectar so the bees are only attracted for the pollen feast. The protein-rich pollen is used back at the nest, and is the essential food source for larvae development.

 


Learn more at rhs.org.uk/plantsforpollinators