Fothergill's Little Gardeners Ladybird Poppies Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Papaver commutatum, a reliable and vibrant variety.
• Plant Class: Hardy Annual, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year but can withstand cold weather.
• Distinctive Appearance: Spotty red blooms look like giant ladybirds, adding a playful and colourful element to the garden.
• Growth & Spread: Reaches a manageable height of 45cm with a 20cm spread, making it ideal for compact spaces.
• Versatile Planting: Beautiful when grown in patio containers, pots, or used to line garden border edges.
• Quick Results: Easy-to-grow seeds that flower in the same year they are sown, keeping children engaged.
• Ideal Position: Thrives best when planted in full sun to ensure maximum flowering potential from June to October.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Location: Sow directly into well-drained soil in a sunny spot or into containers filled with good quality compost.
• Watering Requirements: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during germination and early growth stages.
• Plant Care: Deadhead faded flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout the summer months.