{"product_id":"red-breadseed-poppy-seeds-papaver-somniferum","title":"Red Breadseed Poppy Seeds — Papaver somniferum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBold Red Blooms with a Rich History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Breadseed Poppy\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePapaver somniferum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a classic cottage garden annual prized for its large, silky crimson blooms and ornamental seed pods. Whether you're growing it for its striking colour, its architectural dried pods, or its place in the edible garden tradition, this poppy delivers season after season of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌺 \u003cstrong\u003eLarge, vivid red blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — single or semi-double flowers up to 10 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrows 60–120 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bold statement in any border or cutting garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental seed pods\u003c\/strong\u003e — stunning when dried for floral arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eAttracts bees and pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — a valuable addition to any NZ garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct sow in autumn or early spring; self-seeds freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow directly into well-drained soil in a sunny position. Autumn sowing gives the best results in most NZ regions, allowing seeds to stratify naturally over winter. Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart. Once established, breadseed poppies are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance — they'll reward you with weeks of colour and a bounty of decorative pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Papaver somniferum (Red), with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45027648176197,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/breadseedpoppyred.jpg?v=1779075029","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/red-breadseed-poppy-seeds-papaver-somniferum","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}