Poppy Double Violet Blush Seeds (Papaver somniferum) Ruffled violet-purple petals with silvery tones. Striking annual for ornamental beds and pollinator gardens
Minimum: 30+ Seeds
Ornamental Annual | Pollinator Favorite | Silvery Violet Blooms
Turn your garden into a show-stopping display of texture and color with Poppy Double Violet Blush. These elegant heirloom poppies feature lush, fully double petals in mesmerizing shades of violet-purple with soft silver undertones, adding a romantic, ethereal touch to flower beds, borders, and wildflower gardens. Loved by bees and admired for their unique form, they’re as graceful as they are bold.
✨ Why Gardeners Love It:
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💐 Ruffled Double Blooms – Lush texture and layered beauty
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🎨 Violet-Silver Hues – A dreamy, sophisticated palette
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🐝 Pollinator Magnet – Attracts bees and beneficial insects
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🌸 Bold Focal Plant – Adds height and movement to plantings
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🌾 Self-Sowing Annual – Returns year after year with ease
📊 Planting & Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum
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Plant Type: Annual (self-sows freely)
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Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
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Height: 3–4 feet tall
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Spacing: 10–12 inches
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Light Needs: Full sun
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Soil: Well-drained, average soil
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Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
🌱 Growing Tips:
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Direct sow in early spring or fall; poppies dislike transplanting
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Scatter seeds lightly and press into soil—do not cover deeply
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Water gently until established, then only as needed
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Allow seed heads to mature for natural reseeding
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Remove spent blooms for a tidier look or leave for birds and texture
🌼 Garden & Landscape Uses:
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🌿 Excellent in borders, beds, and wildflower mixes
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💐 Stunning in ornamental or cottage-style gardens
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🐝 A valuable early-season nectar source
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✂️ Eye-catching addition to dried or fresh flower arrangements
💫 Let Your Garden Blush with Beauty
With its voluptuous petals and sophisticated color palette, Poppy Double Violet Blush is perfect for gardeners who crave drama, elegance, and pollinator support. A must-have for ornamental beds and unforgettable summer displays.