planting poppy seeds uk Field Poppy Flower Seeds – 10g Wildflower for Pollinators – Pronto Seed

planting poppy seeds uk Field Poppy Flower Seeds – 10g Wildflower for Pollinators – Pronto SeedWhy Choose Wildflower Seeds? Create a striking and meaningful wildflower display with Pronto Seeds Field Poppy Wildflower Seeds. Known as the iconic Flanders Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), this 100% pure seed mix offers a classic remembrance flower that supports pollinators and thrives in wild areas, borders, and containers. Bright & Bold Natural Beauty Each 10g pack is filled with premium field poppy seeds, ideal for sunny beds and wildflower planting

Why Choose Wildflower Seeds?

Create a striking and meaningful wildflower display with Pronto Seed’s Field Poppy Wildflower Seeds. Known as the iconic Flanders Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), this 100% pure seed mix offers a classic remembrance flower that supports pollinators and thrives in wild areas, borders, and containers.

Bright & Bold Natural Beauty

Each 10g pack is filled with premium field poppy seeds, ideal for sunny beds and wildflower planting schemes. They’re simple to grow and require minimal care — just Rake, Sow and Water. Great for gardeners looking to support bees while creating waves of brilliant red blooms.

Coverage & Growth

• Seed Type: 100% Papaver rhoeas (Field Poppy)
• Seed Weight: 10g per pack
• Height: 25–60cm
• Spread: Approx. 30cm per plant

How to Sow Field Poppy Seeds

Sow Outdoors:

• Sowing time: March to May or August to September
• Wait until the last frost has passed.
• Rake and water the soil well before sowing.
• Create 3mm deep drills and sow seeds thinly in lines.
• Cover very lightly with soil and keep moist until established.

Sow Indoors (for early colour):

• Sow into trays of compost in autumn.
• Harden off seedlings for 7 days before planting outside.
• Space plants 30cm apart when large enough to handle.

Field Poppy Instructions

Top Tips for Best Results

• Grow in full sun for best colour and flower density.
• Thin seedlings to give each plant space to develop.
• Do not water over the flowers — poppy petals are delicate.
• Let flowers go to seed naturally for self-sown blooms next year.

Why We Love It

This bold red poppy mix is a low-maintenance favourite for pollinator-friendly gardening. Whether used for remembrance, wildlife planting, or simply natural charm, it thrives in poor soils and delivers an unmistakable display of beauty and purpose.

Germination takes 14–21 days. Store in a cool, dry place and sow within the season of purchase.