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Common Poppy 'Giganthemum'

Papaver somniferum

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'Giganthemum' is a Common Poppy variety in the Poppy genus with a scientific name of Papaver somniferum. Giganthemum grows as an Annual and is a Flower. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year.

Giganthemum Common Poppy is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Common Poppy 'Giganthemum' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Common Poppy 'Giganthemum'

Partial Sun
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Low

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly.

Growing Giganthemum 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Giganthemum

Harvesting Giganthemum

Common Poppy 'Giganthemum' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Giganthemum exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Giganthemum plant. Flower
Sun How much sunlight does Giganthemum need to grow? Partial Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Giganthemum require? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Giganthemum need in order to germinate? 15°C / 59°F to 18°C / 64°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Giganthemum in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Giganthemum? 0.3 cm / 0.12 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Giganthemum 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches

How long does Giganthemum take to grow?

These estimates for how long Common Poppy 'Giganthemum' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Giganthemum to germinate? 8 days Average 8 days | Min 6 days | Max 10 days (2)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Giganthemum? + 31 days Average 31 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Giganthemum is ready for harvest / bloom? + 98 days Average 98 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Giganthemum? = 137 days

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