Red Corn Poppy brings brilliant red, crepe-paper-like petals and slender stems to sunny borders and cottage gardens. This European-origin annual creates an especially striking display when sown in groups. Each packet contains 5,000 non-GMO, heirloom, open-pollinated seeds.

Imagine a sweep of vivid red flowers moving gently beside your garden path, with bees visiting the open blooms for pollen. Direct sow where you want the plants to flower, giving their sensitive roots an undisturbed start.

Germination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 3/26. AWSC.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: None

Why Choose Red Corn Poppy?

• Brilliant red blooms: Delicate, papery petals add bold color and airy texture to flower beds.
• Direct-sown display: Sow where plants will grow to avoid disturbing their sensitive roots.
• Bee appeal: Open flowers provide pollen for visiting honeybees and wild bees.
• Heirloom and open-pollinated: Grow a traditional garden flower and allow selected pods to mature if saving seed.
• Generous packet: Use 5,000 seeds for grouped sowings across prepared beds rather than a few isolated plants.

Planting Tips for Success

• Planting time: Direct sow in cool weather. Early spring suits many areas; fall sowing may suit mild-winter climates. Follow local planting guidance.
• Sunlight and soil: Choose full sun and a prepared, well-drained seedbed. Avoid persistently wet ground.
• Sowing depth: Scatter thinly and press gently into the soil surface without burying deeply. Mixing tiny seeds with a little dry sand can help distribute them evenly.
• Germination moisture: Water gently to avoid washing seeds away. Keep the surface moist, not saturated, while seedlings establish.
• Root care: Direct sow whenever possible because corn poppies resent transplanting.
• Spacing: Thin crowded seedlings to approximately 6–12 inches apart for room and airflow.
• Watering: Once established, water at soil level as needed during dry periods rather than keeping soil continually wet.
• Fertilizing: Use modest fertility; excess nitrogen may encourage leafy, weak growth instead of flowers.
• Support: A sheltered position helps protect slender stems. Provide light support if plants lean in exposed locations.
• Reseeding: Let selected pods mature if you want to save seed, or remove them before maturity to limit unwanted volunteers. Reseeding is not guaranteed.

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Ways to Use Red Corn Poppy

• Cottage gardens: Plant among compatible annuals for a relaxed, traditional flower display.
• Sunny borders: Sow in groups for a vivid sweep of red rather than isolated dots of color.
• Meadow-inspired beds: Sow into prepared, weed-controlled soil rather than scattering seed over established turf.
• Bee gardens: Combine with other flowers that offer resources at different times of the season.
• Decorative seedpods: Allow selected pods to dry for garden interest or dried arrangements, managing reseeding as needed.

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Plant these 5,000 heirloom flower seeds for brilliant red color and delicate, papery blooms.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Bloom timing, plant size, and performance vary with climate, soil, weather, planting date, and care. Saved seed may differ if nearby varieties cross-pollinate.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Reseal opened packets.
• Planting Zones: Annual performance depends on local frost dates, heat, planting season, soil, and care. Consult local planting recommendations.
• Ornamental use: Seeds are sold for planting, not culinary use. Do not consume seeds or plant parts; keep away from children and pets.
• Regional suitability: This European-origin flower is not a native California poppy. Check local suitability before planting in natural areas.

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