Ladybird Poppy

seeds

Papaver
Open pollinated.

Annual. Not a reference to Lady Bird Johnson, former First Lady famous for promoting roadside beautification, this Ladybird is instead British for ladybug: the four black dots in the center of these fire-engine–red blooms make a fanciful resemblance to the beloved beetle. Compact 1½" delicate single blooms atop wiry 15" stems. This cottage variety, great for edging the flower garden, dates back to 1876. Bloomed June 30 from a May 2 planting.

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5374 Ladybird

A: 0.1g

$2.95

B: 0.3g

$4.65

C: 1.2g

$7.55

D: 6g

$15.95

Quick Details

Hybrid Status: open pollinated

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Additional Information

Poppy

Annual. Sensuous luxurious flowers, about 2½–3' tall. We offer two heirloom breadseed varieties especially suitable for baking. Poppies make wondrous cutflowers: choose buds that have straightened up but not quite opened. Immediately sear the cut stem with a flame and put in water. Poppies open after several hours—an austere bouquet in the evening can become a riot of colors the next morning.

Full sun. Will self sow.

Growing poppies from seed: Need light to germinate. Sow outside in spring after frost or sow in fall for early blooms the following summer. Thin to 9–12". 1,400–4,500 seeds/g.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.