Days to Maturity: 84
An heirloom bread-seed poppy variety that boasts large single blooms in showy purple-blue shades with dark markings. The blooms sit atop strong stems with healthy foliage. Once the petals drop, seed pods full of grey-blue seeds develop. These seeds are used for baking poppy seed rolls and breads. This large flowered Papaver somniferum is an easy to grow annual. Simply scatter the 'Hungarian Blue' Poppy Seeds in early spring and be ready to enjoy the impressive bee-friendly flowers.
Genus | Papaver |
Species | somniferum |
Variety | 'Hungarian Blue' |
Item Form | (P) Pkt of 100 seeds |
Zone | 3 - 8 |
Bloom Start to End | Late Spring - Late Summer |
Days to Maturity | 84 |
Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
Plant Height | 24 in - 3 ft |
Plant Width | 10 in - 12 in |
Additional Characteristics | Flower, Heirloom |
Bloom Color | Blue, Purple |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
Uses | Beds, Wildflowers |