Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno orange double poppies in a glass vase on a wooden table in front of white sheer curtains

Orange Double Poppy Seeds — Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno

$4.90
$4.90
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Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno orange double poppies in a glass vase on a wooden table in front of white sheer curtains
  • Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno orange double poppies in a glass vase on a wooden table in front of white sheer curtains
  • Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno orange double poppies in a cottage garden with red roses and yellow coreopsis
  • Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno orange double poppies in a glass vase on a wooden table in front of white sheer curtains
  • Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno orange double poppies in a cottage garden with red roses and yellow coreopsis
Orange Double Poppy Seeds — Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno

Orange Double Poppy Seeds — Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno

$4.90
$4.90

A Rare Double Poppy of Warm, Glowing Orange

Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno (Papaver rupifragum) is a delightful and somewhat rare double poppy — soft, ruffled blooms in a warm, glowing terracotta-orange that brings a sun-drenched Mediterranean feel to the cottage garden. Unlike the fleeting annual poppies, this is a short-lived perennial that returns reliably and self-seeds freely, rewarding you with more blooms each season.

Why Gardeners Love It

  • 🧡 Warm terracotta-orange double blooms — ruffled and romantic, unlike any other poppy
  • 🌿 Short-lived perennial — returns year after year and self-seeds freely for a self-sustaining colony
  • ✂️ Lovely cut flower — delicate and beautiful in arrangements
  • 🐝 Pollinator favourite — bees adore the open, pollen-rich blooms
  • 📏 Compact grower — reaches 30–45 cm, perfect for the front of the border
  • ☀️ Drought tolerant once established — thrives in a sunny, well-drained spot

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow in autumn or early spring directly onto the surface of moist, well-drained soil — seeds need light to germinate, so do not cover. Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart. Papaver rupifragum thrives in full sun and poor to average soil; too rich a soil encourages foliage over flowers. Allow some plants to set seed for a self-sustaining colony. Ideal for most NZ regions.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 30 seeds of Papaver rupifragum Flore Pleno (Papaver rupifragum), with sowing and growing instructions included.

Also available: the Professional Manual — a comprehensive digital PDF covering core propagation principles, greenhouse management, and printable worksheets.

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