White Flower Farm Papaver rhoeas

Plant them in a spot that receives full sun and ensure the soil is well-drained. These poppies actually prefer poorer, disturbed soil, so avoid over-fertilizing or overwatering, which can lead to weak, leggy stems.

As an annual, the individual plant will complete its life cycle in one season. However, 'Amazing Grey' is an excellent self-sower, meaning it will drop seeds to produce new plants for you the following year.

While they are stunning in a vase, they have a very short vase life. If you do cut them, you must sear the ends of the stems in boiling water or over a flame immediately after cutting to help them last longer.

Because they have delicate, slender stems, they may lean or flop over, especially in windy conditions. If you want them to stand perfectly upright, providing a light support or planting them among sturdier perennials can help.

No, this plant contains alkaloids that are harmful to pets if ingested. It is generally best to keep them in areas of the garden that are not accessible to curious dogs or cats.