{"product_id":"oriental-poppy-seeds-mix-papaver-orientale","title":"Oriental Poppy Seeds Mix — Papaver orientale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Most Dramatic Poppy in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePapaver orientale Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePapaver orientale\u003c\/em\u003e) is the grande dame of the poppy world — enormous, silky blooms in a breathtaking range of colours from fiery scarlet and deep crimson to soft salmon, blush pink, and pure white, each with a striking dark blotch at the base of the petals. These are the poppies that stop people in their tracks. Bold, architectural, and utterly unforgettable in the late spring border — and the show doesn’t end when the petals fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌺 \u003cstrong\u003eEnormous silky blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 15 cm across in a stunning mix of reds, pinks, salmons, and whites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🖤 \u003cstrong\u003eDramatic dark basal blotch\u003c\/strong\u003e — the signature mark that makes Oriental poppies unmistakable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental seed pods\u003c\/strong\u003e — large, sculptural pods that are beautiful in dried arrangements long after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular cut and dried flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — stunning fresh in a vase or dried for long-lasting arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eBold and architectural\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows 60–90 cm tall, a statement plant for the middle of the border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e — establishes a permanent clump that returns and expands year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees are irresistibly drawn to the pollen-rich blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in autumn or early spring onto the surface of moist, well-drained soil — seeds need light to germinate, so do not cover. \u003cem\u003ePapaver orientale\u003c\/em\u003e prefers full sun and well-drained soil; it dislikes wet winters. Plants go dormant after flowering in early summer — plant later-emerging perennials nearby to fill the gap. Leave seed pods to dry on the plant for cutting and drying. Established clumps can be divided in autumn. Ideal for most NZ regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Papaver orientale Mix (\u003cem\u003ePapaver orientale\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45495368679493,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_71a82e90-666d-4e84-bff5-ce89e95d6b1d.png?v=1786056661","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/oriental-poppy-seeds-mix-papaver-orientale","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}