{"product_id":"poppy-oriental-oriental-mixed-1310","title":"Poppy Oriental Mix Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePapaver orientale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriental Mixed is a spectacular hardy perennial Poppy producing large, papery flowers in a rich mixture of coral, tangerine, orange and crimson. The dramatic blooms are carried on tall stems above deeply divided foliage, creating a striking display through late spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Oriental Poppies are remarkably tough and long-lived, returning year after year in suitable climates. Their bold flowers make an impressive feature in cottage gardens, perennial borders and mass plantings, while the open blooms provide pollen for bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants prefer full sun and free-draining soil and develop good drought tolerance once established. Oriental Poppies perform particularly well in cooler and temperate climates and may become dormant after flowering, with foliage dying back before returning with cooler conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 1,800 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Generally not suited to tropical climates\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to winter in cooler areas\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring or autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly where plants are to grow or into individual pots to minimise root disturbance. Scatter the fine seed over prepared soil and press gently onto the surface, covering only very lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep moist during germination and thin seedlings carefully once established. Choose a permanent position in full sun with excellent drainage, as Oriental Poppies develop a substantial taproot and dislike being disturbed once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649665487066,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/F_Poppy_Oriental_Mixed.jpg?v=1772495557","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/poppy-oriental-oriental-mixed-1310","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}