Poppy Album

Stunning ‘bread seed’ poppy variety with large, very pale pink blooms that boast an eye-catching lilac magenta pollen centre. So-called ‘bread seed’ poppies are unique in that the seed heads do not open and sprinkle the seeds in the wind. Instead you can collect the heads and use the rare, white, superior-tasting seeds in baking and cooking.

Direct sow seeds outdoors where they are to grow in spring or autumn. Choose a position in full sun on fertile, well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, just below the soil surface. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods.

When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 30cm (12in) apart.

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