Add timeless elegance and a splash of color to your garden with Heritage Farm Poppy Seeds. Known for their bright, eye-catching flowers and delicate petals, these poppies provide a vintage-inspired charm reminiscent of heritage gardens. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, wildflower mixes, or cutting gardens, these seeds deliver stunning results with minimal effort.

Heritage Farm Poppies are high-quality, non-GMO seeds that grow reliably and produce long-lasting blooms, making them ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking classic floral beauty.

Key Features

• Produces vibrant, vintage-inspired blooms

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds

• Ideal for borders, flower beds, and cottage gardens

• Long-lasting flowers with striking color

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Specifications

Botanical Name: Papaver rhoeas
Common Name (US): Poppy
Plant Type: Annual
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Flower Colors: Red, Scarlet, White, or Mixed (varies)
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Plant Height: 12–36 inches (varies by variety)
Spacing: 6–12 inches apart
Watering Needs: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
Germination Time: 7–21 days
Temperature for Germination: 50–70°F
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy flowering plants
Uses: Garden borders, cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, cutting gardens
Special Notes: Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous blooming and reseeding.

Planting Guide

1. Site Selection

• Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.

• Avoid areas prone to waterlogging.

2. Sowing Seeds

• Scatter seeds lightly over soil surface and press gently.

• Do not cover deeply; light improves germination.

3. Germination Conditions

• Seeds germinate best in cool conditions (50–70°F).

• Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.

4. Transplanting

• Poppies can be directly sown outdoors.

• If starting indoors, transplant seedlings carefully to avoid root disturbance.

5. Care & Maintenance

• Water moderately, avoiding overwatering.

• Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

• Remove spent flowers to extend bloom period.

6. Blooming Timeline

• Expect beautiful flowers 8–12 weeks after sowing, producing a classic vintage garden look.

Benefits

• Adds classic vintage charm to any garden

• Low-maintenance and long-lasting blooms

• Supports pollinators

• Ideal for both ornamental and cut flower use