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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination

Native to: Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, France, Italy, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia

Introduced to: Afghanistan, Alabama, Albania, Alberta, Amur, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Arizona, Assam, Azores, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, British Columbia, Bulgaria, California, Cambodia, Central European Rus, Chile Central, Chile South, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colorado, Connecticut, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Greenland, Hainan, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Illinois, India, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Juan Fernández Is., Kazakhstan, Kentucky, Khabarovsk, Korea, Kriti, Krym, Laos, Lebanon-Syria, Magadan, Maine, Manchuria, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Myanmar, Nepal, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, Newfoundland, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, North Caucasus, North Dakota, Norway, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pakistan, Palestine, Pennsylvania, Peru, Primorye, Qinghai, Québec, Romania, Saskatchewan, Saudi Arabia, South Australia, South European Russi, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Tasmania, Texas, Thailand, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Tristan da Cunha, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Utah, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vermont, Victoria, Vietnam, Virginia, West Himalaya, West Siberia, Western Australia, Wisconsin, Xinjiang, Yemen, Yugoslavia

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Introduced

Papaver somniferum 'The Giant'Papaver somniferum

'The Giant'

Giant Poppy

In Stock: 0.033 lb (Total:0.033lb)

Papaver somniferum 'The Giant'

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0.03 lb

Details

Germination:

60%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,212,750

Quantity:

0.03 lb

Collected in:

Netherlands

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835634

Characteristics

No Export to These Countries

Australia

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination

Native to: Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, France, Italy, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia

Native

Introduced

Introducing Papaver somniferum 'The Giant'—the ultimate addition to your garden that combines breathtaking beauty with culinary versatility. The Giant variety of poppy is celebrated for its large, light-red flowers adorned with a stunning purple cross, giving way to extra-large, urn-shaped seed pods. A dazzling feature in any garden, these poppies have a double-petaled bloom reminiscent of a peony, ensuring they are the center of attention with their spectacular early-summer display.

Perfectly suited for both ornamental and kitchen gardens, The Giant Poppy excels in well-drained soils under full sun, making it a versatile choice for diverse climates. In warmer areas, sow the seeds in the fall to develop a robust rosette over winter, leading to an explosion of growth and blooms in spring. Cooler climates benefit from a spring sowing; simply thin and nourish with nitrogen-rich fertilizer for a vibrant display.

Beyond their visual appeal, these poppies offer substantial culinary value. The seeds, known for their culinary use in baking and oil production, render The Giant an indispensable asset for any gourmet enthusiast. Elevate your garden and your culinary creations with Papaver somniferum The Giant—where stunning aesthetics meet practical utility.