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This guide is for gardeners looking to add effortless, romantic color to their borders, cottage gardens, or naturalized areas. The Thompson & Morgan 'Falling in Love' poppy seeds offer a key benefit of enchanting drifts of rose, salmon, coral, and red bi-colored blooms with minimal effort. A minor caveat is that decorative pots are not supplied and images show expected results at maturity, which can vary with growing conditions.
| Model Part Number | 452872 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thompson & Morgan |
The best time to sow is in early spring, after the last frost, or in early autumn. This allows the seeds to establish before extreme weather conditions.
Poppy seeds require light to germinate, so they should be sown on the surface of the soil and very lightly raked in. Do not bury them deep.
Yes, these are hardy annuals with a self-seeding nature, meaning they will naturally scatter seeds and grow back in subsequent years with minimal effort.
Poppies prefer well-drained soil. They do not like to sit in waterlogged conditions, so good drainage is key to their health.
While they can be grown in containers, ensure the pot has drainage holes and is filled with well-draining compost. They often perform best when sown directly into the garden soil.
Poppies are not heavy feeders, but a light feeding with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season can encourage more abundant blooms.
A bi-colored bloom means the flower petals have two distinct colors, in this case, blending romantic shades with intricate variations within each bloom.
Ensure seeds are sown in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Thinly sow seeds and do not cover too deeply; light is needed for germination for some poppy types.
Check that the plants are receiving adequate sunlight (at least 6-8 hours per day). Ensure soil is not too rich, as this can promote foliage over flowers. Regular, light feeding can help.
Allow some flowers to go to seed in late summer/early autumn. Ensure seed heads are not cleared away too quickly. Protect areas from heavy foot traffic where self-seeding is desired.
Amend heavy soil with grit or compost to improve drainage. Avoid planting in depressions where water can collect. Consider raised beds if drainage is a persistent problem.
Setup: Sow seeds directly into prepared soil where they are to flower. Choose a location that receives full sun. Scatter seeds and lightly rake them into the soil. For best results, sow in early spring or autumn.
Compatibility: These poppies are compatible with most garden settings, including cottage gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, and naturalized areas. They grow well in well-drained soil.
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