Common Poppy 'Irish Velvet'

Papaver somniferum

How to grow Common Poppy 'Irish Velvet'

  • Partial Sun

  • Low

Irish Velvet likes a position of partial sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly.

Growing Irish Velvet from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.12 inches (0.3 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

Transplanting Irish Velvet

Harvesting Irish Velvet