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Mr Fothergills Poppy Dawn Chorus Seeds are an easy-to-grow hardy annual that produces dramatic, colourful poppy flowers with distinctive pale centres, ideal for creating bold displays in sunny borders and mixed planting schemes.

Key Features

• Produces striking poppy flowers with eye-catching white centres

• Ideal for sowing in drifts or using as a filler in mixed borders

• Easy to grow and suitable for gardeners of all experience levels

• Hardy annual that thrives in full sun

• Attractive to pollinators such as bees and beneficial insects

• Long flowering period from early summer through to autumn

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Poppy Dawn Chorus Seeds (Papaver rhoeas) are a dependable choice for gardeners seeking strong visual impact with minimal effort. These poppy seeds produce open, dramatic blooms with contrasting pale centres that stand out clearly against surrounding planting. When sown in gentle drifts, they create a natural, flowing effect, while also working well as a gap-filler among established plants in mixed borders.

This variety performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, developing upright stems and medium-height growth that integrates easily into a wide range of garden styles. As a hardy annual, Poppy Dawn Chorus is straightforward to establish and quick to reward, making it suitable for both new and experienced gardeners. Autumn sowings benefit from cloche protection over winter and often flower earlier the following year, extending seasonal interest and colour.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Product Type: Flower Seeds

• Botanical Name: Papaver rhoeas

• Plant Class: Hardy Annual

• Genus: Annuals / Bedding

• Flower Colour: Mixed

• Plant Height: Approx. 60cm (2ft)

• Situation: Full Sun

• Habitat: Medium, Upright

• Attractive to Pollinators: Yes

Sowing & Care Tips

• Sow outdoors from MarchMay or AugustOctober where plants are to flower

• Sow seeds 0.5cm (“) deep into finely prepared, well-watered, free-draining soil

• Germination usually takes 1428 days

• Thin seedlings to 15cm (6″) apart once established

• Water regularly during early growth

• For continuous colour, sow at 23 week intervals

• Autumn sowings benefit from cloche protection and often flower earlier

• Flowers appear from June to October

Why Choose Mr Fothergills Poppy Dawn Chorus Seeds?

Reliable, decorative and easy to grow, Mr Fothergills Poppy Dawn Chorus Seeds are ideal for adding bold colour and structure to sunny garden spaces. A great choice for refreshing borders or filling gaps, they offer long-lasting impact and make a thoughtful gift for any gardening enthusiast.