A dramatic new Poppy with striking scarlet flowers which have a dark purple-blue centre. opening to form an Elizabethan style ruff. The strong, tall stems boast large, highly ornamental, silver-green orientale foliage. Variable seed was sent by a customer to T&M, and breeders have selected for uniformity and trueness to type, resulting in this bright border and cottage garden annual.
Another beautiful variety from Thompson & Morgan! Distinctive, serrated blooms in an unusually deep, burgundy shade, amazingly appear black when glistening in the summer sun, as they sit proudly above glaucous foliage. Easy-to-grow and will add drifts of colour to summer borders. The seed pods that follow flowering are also very attractive and will add interest to flower arrangements at the end of summer. Height: 90-100cm (36-40in).
A patriotic mix with blooms up to 10cm (4in) across. Pollenladen flowers will attrract bees and butterflies. Height 90cm (36in).
The largest Californian poppy you'll grow featuring fluorescent yellow flowers twice the size of normal types.
Easy to grow - just throw and sow! Perfect filler for sunny borders, these buttery yellow, single to semi- double flowers look fabulous sown in large drifts of colour or in patio containers. Drought tolerant and very free flowering
There's nothing more splendid than popping my head up out of the ground and seeing a wonderful display of red poppies. These are Little Miss Splendid's favourite flowers and she loves to grow them all over Misterland.
A real stunner! Splendid fully double blooms in fabulous lilac and violet shades make this poppy a 'must have' for this year's summer borders. Poppy Tallulah Belle Blush is best sown directly into the garden in drifts from March to early June; the resulting large pom-pom head poppies will flower all summer and will provide attractive seed pods in the autumn for dried flower arrangements.
A regal mix of semi-double and single blooms in cerise, carmine, red, orange and yellow. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 23cm (9). Spread: 25cm (10)
Huge 7-10cm (3-4in) diameter, fully-double pom-pom flower heads stand tall and proud above glaucous foliage. The stunning flowers are followed by large, attractive seed heads which look wonderful in dried flower arrangements. Sow in large drifts in borders as an easy-to-grow annual which will attract admiration from passers-by and neighbours!
Bright red double to semidouble blooms. Excellent garden performance and drought tolerance. A reliable hardy annual, that will flower all summer long. Ideal for attracting bees and pollinating insects.
Bring your garden to life as the stems of silver foliage sway in the breeze, topped by elegant two-tone pink bicolour blooms with irregular and finely slashed 'lacinate' petals. An easy to grow annual that is sure to create interest in your borders
The 'field' or 'Flanders' poppy with delicate scarlet petals, is the traditional emblem of remembrance. It adds bold colour to borders and 'wild' areas. Starting a flower garden is inexpensive if you are willing to spend time growing seeds. Your hard work will then be rewarded with a wonderful oasis right on your doorstep. Attract honey bees and butterflies to your garden which helps to stimulate the process of pollination and look after the environment. Planting a flower garden is also great for the sustainability of the planet as photosynthesis reduces CO2 emissions and roots reduce soil erosion. Characteristics:When to Sow: March-May or August-OctoberFlowering Months: May-OctoberSoil Type: Well drained Height: up to 6cmPacket Contents: Average 2000 seedsLatin name: Papaver rhoeasFlowering Colour: RedJohnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.