Hen & Chicks Poppy Annual - Papaver Somniferum - 20 Seeds Sweetcorn followed by fruit from September

followed by fruit from September to December

Removing faded flowers regularly will keep plants blooming well into the summer

there are other striking species in with small compact plants with rather large flowers which are excellent for pot cultivation

drought and frost resistant tree or shrub

From the stems arise alternate

Hen & Chicks Poppy Annual - Papaver Somniferum - 20 Seeds Sweetcorn followed by fruit from SeptemberThis ancient form of cultivated poppy produces the most unusual seed pods. The main pod is surrounded by masses of smaller pods giving the impression of a mother hen and chicks. These poppies are primarily grown for their curious seed pods which are extremely decorative.