Oh Sow Simple – Poppy Iceland Mixed Seeds

Oh Sow Simple Poppy Iceland Mixed Seeds from Fothergills are an excellent choice for adding vibrant color to your garden. This hardy perennial flowers in its first year if sowed early, making it a quick and beautiful addition to any outdoor space. Known for their stunning, vibrant blooms, these poppies are perfect for cottage gardens, informal settings, and even for planting in pots on the patio.For indoor sowing, plant the seeds 0.5cm deep in a tray of compost and maintain a temperature of 15-20C. Keep the compost moist, and seedlings will usually appear within 1421 days. Once they are large enough to handle, transplant them 5cm apart into other trays. Gradually introduce the young plants to outdoor conditions before planting them 20cm apart, once the risk of frost has passed.Alternatively, for outdoor sowing, plant the seeds 0.5cm deep in a finely prepared, pre-watered seed bed. Thin the seedlings to 5cm apart before transplanting them to their final flowering positions in autumn, spacing them 20cm apart. These easy-to-grow poppies will reward you with a beautiful display of color throughout the growing season.