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Great Red Oriental Poppy
$4.50
Packet - 75 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity58 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing6–12 in.
Germination7–21 days
Growing Information
Growing Great Red Oriental Poppy
Great Red Oriental Poppy Seeds produce some of the most dramatic perennial flowers you can grow, showcasing massive 7-inch scarlet blooms with deep purple to nearly black centers. These bold, silky-petaled flowers create a stunning focal point in borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Their vivid color and commanding presence make them equally impressive when cut for bouquets and floral arrangements.
This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, returning year after year with strong, upright stems that reach 3–5 feet tall. Oriental poppies provide a brilliant burst of late spring to early summer color, then go dormant after blooming before reemerging the following season. Their long-lived nature, dramatic flowers, and ease of growth make them a favorite among gardeners seeking show-stopping, low-maintenance perennials.
Great Red Oriental Poppy Seeds offer reliable germination, strong garden performance, and breathtaking floral impact that elevates any sunny landscape.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Size: 7 Inches
Plant Height: 3–5 Feet
Lifespan: Hardy Perennial
Catalog Page: 72
Sowing depth
Surface sow
Plant height
12–36 in.
Botanical name
Papaver spp.
Questions
FAQ
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of Surface sow.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–21 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 6–12 in..
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Great Red Oriental Poppy$4.50 · Packet - 75 Seeds
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Customer Reviews
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L
I am so excited to see them bloom next year! I have wanted them in my garden for a long time! They’re my 2nd most favorite flowers! And I enjoyed ordering from
‘Seeds and Such’. They had precisely what I wanted and they arrived within a couple of days! I will order from them again!
M
I had hoped these would be like the great scarlet poppies I started at my last house but I am disappointed to say they are not. These grew barely over a foot tall and are scraggly with small blooms, those that did bloom. I will be pulling them up and ordering the great scarlet poppy seeds from the other company that were not available when I ordered these.
Hi Mary,
We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We’ve reached out to you directly to better understand the issue and work toward a resolution.
Customer satisfaction is very important to us, and we’re committed to making things right. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
—The Seeds 'n Such Team
J
None of them came up. I learned to late that they need sunlight to geminate so apparently even a small amount of soil over them prevents them for growing. My learning curve.
M
Haven’t planted or started anything yet, but hopeful! Thank you 😊