(P) Poppy Ladybird seeds 0.1g (415731)

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🌺 Poppy 'Ladybird'
🌺 Botanical Name: Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird'
🌺 Type: Hardy Annual

Poppy 'Ladybird' is a striking and much-loved poppy variety, easily recognised by its bright scarlet-red petals adorned with bold black blotches, resembling the wings of a ladybird. This compact and eye-catching annual is perfect for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and pollinator patches, where it provides a burst of colour from early to mid-summer. It’s also excellent for naturalistic plantings and will often self-seed gently in suitable conditions.

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Hardy annual
✔ Height: 40–50 cm
✔ Spread: 25–30 cm
✔ Flowers: June – September
✔ Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow: Direct sow outdoors March–May or in autumn for earlier blooms
✔ Germination: 10–20 days at 12–18°C
✔ Tip: Sow direct – poppies dislike transplanting
✔ Spacing: Thin to 15–20 cm apart
✔ Care: Very low maintenance; water in dry spells; allow seed heads to ripen for natural reseeding

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Bright red petals with bold black centres – striking ladybird effect
✔ Ideal for wild gardens, borders, and natural meadows
✔ Attracts bees and beneficial insects
✔ Easy to grow with minimal care

✨ Top Tip
Sow in drifts or clumps for a dramatic, natural look and leave seed heads to dry for reseeding and winter interest.

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Wildflower and cottage-style gardens
✔ Pollinator and wildlife plantings
✔ Naturalising in borders or meadows
✔ Low-maintenance flower displays

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