poppy garden seeds Renee's Garden Poppy Pepperbox (Heirloom)

poppy garden seeds Renee's Garden Poppy Pepperbox (Heirloom)Pepperbox Poppy seeds are a rewarding choice for gardeners seeking beauty, function, and culinary utility in a single plant. Growing these old fashioned poppies offers triple rewards: glorious flowers, handsome pods, and nutty tasting seeds from the same ornamental plants. Gray green Pepperbox plants send up nodding stems of large, papery textured purple, red, and pale pink blossoms, all with dark center blotches that add dramatic contrast and attract

Pepperbox Poppy seeds are a rewarding choice for gardeners seeking beauty, function, and culinary utility in a single plant. Growing these old-fashioned poppies offers triple rewards: glorious flowers, handsome pods, and nutty-tasting seeds from the same ornamental plants. Gray-green Pepperbox plants send up nodding stems of large, papery-textured purple, red, and pale pink blossoms, all with dark center blotches that add dramatic contrast and attract pollinators.

Once the petals drop, their big seed pods swell as blue-black seeds mature inside. These seeds can be harvested when dry and used in baking, or the pods can be saved for long-lasting, decorative arrangements. Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, Pepperbox Poppies are best direct sown in early spring or fall. They do not transplant well but readily self-sow, making them a sustainable and low-maintenance option for ornamental beds and pollinator gardens.

Whether you’re cultivating for dried flower crafts, edible seeds, or vibrant seasonal color, Pepperbox Poppies offer a unique combination of beauty and productivity. Plants grow up to 3 feet tall and bloom through late spring into summer.

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Poppy – Pepperbox – Papaver somniferum

Did You Know? Pepperbox Poppy seeds have a rich, nutty flavor and can be harvested for baking when the seed heads dry on the plant.

Soil Temperature: 55–65°F
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Germination: 7–14 Days
Height At Maturity: 36"–48"
Days To Maturity: 75–85 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6"–8"
Approx. Seeds per Pack: 1,000 Seeds