Papaver nudicaule 'Mixed' / Icelandic Poppy / Seeds

Sow in spring or autumn directly in the soil, on the surface of a prepared seed bed, and rake over lightly.   Seeds germinate in 2 – 4 weeks once the temperature reaches around 12°C to 15°C in the spring. Sow seeds in a pattern, such as a circle or cross, as this helps identify poppy seedlings from weed seedlings.  Sow more than you need, and thin as needed, as the seedlings can be affected by damping off.

Water young plants regularly if conditions are dry, and remove competing weeds.  Plants need very little attention once established.  Cut back plants after flowering or in early spring.  Leave seedheads on the plants over winter if you want them to self-seed.