Airex Poppy Red Winter Flower Seed(25 per packet)

How to Grow Poppy Seeds:Preparing to Plant the Seeds:Choose a poppy variety. There are many different poppy varieties - some native to the United States, others native to regions across the world. While all poppies have colorful, papery petals and a slightly wild, weedy appearance, they also have striking differences when it comes to caring for them.Choose a variety that works best in your growing region and the conditions in your garden.California poppies grow best in USDA zones 9 - 11, the dry western regions of the US. They are easy to care for and do well in infertile soil.Purple poppy mallow is another variety that grows best in infertile soil, but this one grows best in zones 4 through 8.Corn poppies, on the other hand, need rich, fertile, wet soil to grow well.Celandine poppies are woodland flowers that grow best in the east, zones 4 through 8.Source your seeds. Poppies do not transplant well, so you'll need to buy your own seeds rather than purchasing sprouted seedlings. Common poppy seeds are available in every garden store, but if you want unique varieties, check online for more options. Purchase poppy seeds from a reputable source so they'll be likely to germinate and grow healthy.Determine where to plant them. Most poppy varieties grow best in full sun, and can really be planted anywhere without too much shade. You can plant them along the borders of your yard, in a window box or in a chosen spot in your garden. Make sure the soil quality in the spot you choose matches the needs of your poppy.If you have a variety that does well in infertile soil, you're in luck - you don't have to add anything to your soil to get it ready. Many poppies grow perfectly well in rocky terrain that doesn't support other types of flowers as well.For varieties that require rich soil, till the soil and mix in rich compost or bone meal to add the nutrients your poppies need to thrive.