{"product_id":"papaver-ruprifragum-orange-feathers-30211109","title":"Papaver Ruprifragum Seeds 'Orange Feathers'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial poppy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking orange double flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers all through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanish poppy ‘Orange Feathers’ (Papaver ruprifragum) flowers for months through summer, producing stunning orange double flowers on long stems. This perennial poppy is easy to grow and tolerates poor, dry soils. It also self-seeds freely, so remove the dried seed heads if you don’t want it to spread too far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etrays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of pre-watered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and cover lightly with vermiculite. Keep in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse, do not allow to dry out and allow 2-4 weeks for germination. Alternatively, sow directly into the final planting position in April to early June, in well-prepared soil, 5mm (1\/4in) deep and water as required. Thin out as needed once large enough to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen large enough to handle. transplant into 8cm (3in) pots. Slowly acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny spot in any well-drained soil. Plant approximately 30cm (12in) apart. Alternatively, plant in a large container using good quality compost, ensuring free drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill self-seed readily. Deadhead if you do not want this, and also to prolong flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":40909479182387,"sku":"30211109","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-1109-Papaver-ruprifragum-Orange-Feathers-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1663155352","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/papaver-ruprifragum-orange-feathers-30211109","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}