Territorial Seed Company Pandora Poppy

Pandora Poppies are annuals, meaning they complete their life cycle in one season. However, because they are prolific self-sowers, they will often return to your garden year after year if you allow the seed heads to drop.

You can expect these plants to reach a height of 24 to 30 inches. Their slender stems make them an elegant choice for the middle or back of a flower border.

Yes, they are excellent for cutting. For the longest vase life, harvest the stems early in the morning when the buds are just beginning to show color and are still slightly nodding.

Pandora Poppies perform best in full sun to partial sun. Ensure they are planted in a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight for the most vibrant bloom production.

A germination code of (4) indicates that these seeds require light to germinate. When sowing, press them firmly into the soil surface rather than burying them deep, as they need exposure to light to sprout successfully.

You can encourage a longer flowering period by regularly deadheading spent blooms. This prevents the plant from focusing its energy on seed production and instead encourages it to continue producing new flowers.