• Single red Corn Poppy with dark center against a blurred green garden background
  • Red Corn Poppy field in full bloom with a warm sunny sky in the background
  • Single red Corn Poppy with dark center against a blurred green field background
  • Red Corn Poppy field with green and red blooms under a bright blue sky background
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Red Corn Poppy Seeds

This humble poppy has inspired works of art worldwide

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Papaver rhoeas

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 28 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • Ruffled

COLOR

  • Red

Red corn poppies. Images of Van Gogh's famous painting "Field of Poppies" or Monet's "Poppy Field in Argenteuil" instantly come to mind. Flowers, especially bright red poppies, are the stuff of an artist's dreams. And gardeners', too! Our Red Corn Poppy flower seeds (also known as Papaver Rhoeas) can provide you with your own poppy field or can complement other flower choices in your garden.

Red Corn Poppy seed can be planted in late autumn in colder climates or even in winter in warmer growing zones. Either way, you will be delighted with a beautiful show of brilliant color beginning in the spring months and lasting until warmer summer weather arrives. Expect these happy bloomers to self sow for new growth in succeeding seasons. Let our Red Corn Poppies inspire you to paint your own growing field of dreams

  • • Annual; One of the top classic flowers
  • • Also called Remembrance Poppy, Flanders Poppy and Field Poppy
  • • Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 3,601 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 204,150 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 816,600 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 3,266,400 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 16,332,000 Up to 1.25 Acres

Planting Guide

View our Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Red Corn Poppy Seeds FAQs

    Is Red Corn Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

    Red Corn Poppy is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 15 reviews.

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    I loved growing these poppies! I had great germination with these and the blooms were gorgeous! I sprinkled them over the snow during winter and as the snow melted it pulled the seeds down to the soil.

    Rocio M. 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    The color of the flowers is just as beautiful as the foliage.

    Betsy A. 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    Grew abundantly. Gorgeous. I planted by direct sow in Jan and they bloomed in May and June. Zone 7b.

    Anne 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    I am very happy with the results! I planted the seeds in February in various locations around my house. I have to tell that the biggest plants and flowers came out from the seeds in February planted in my raised garden bed with a fertile soil. The rest planted on the clay rock soils also came out but smaller. Will buy again! Thank you!

    Argardner 5/5

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    I purchased $200 of these poppy seeds. Not one seed produced a bloom. Disappointed.

    Stephanie 1/5 Verified

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello Stephanie. Thank you for your feedback for us at Eden Brothers We are truly sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how disappointing it can be when a planting doesn't meet expectations. Our customer service department has reached out to assist you with this and we believe you will have better results now. If you need any additional help please feel free to reach back out. We want you to have beautiful flowers! Please know you always have our guarantee in place if needed and our team is here and happy to help you achieve this!

    Never germinated. :( i started them outside but according to guidelines and they never came up.

    Roxi 1/5

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello Roxi. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and will certainly take your information into account. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist you. After our Customer Service Team reached out, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!

    not one red corn poppy

    Jeff C. 1/5 Verified

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello Jeff C. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    not one seed germinated. in ground. in stater cups and flower planters, so disappointed i could not even ask for a refund. total waste, time , energy and money

    Roger S. 1/5 Verified

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello Roger S. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours is invaluable, as it helps us continually improve our products and planting instructions. Red corn poppies can struggle in your warmer zone. You can try sowing in late fall or early winter, but success may still be limited. After checking in with our Customer Service Team, it looks like we were able to assist you further. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and hope you have a beautiful growing season!

    I ordered several packets of poppies last year, and was very disappointed that out of 3? packets, only 1 poppy came up. They were planted in various places and growing conditions around my 12 acres, so it wasn't only a case of poor choice of soil or sun or watering conditions. Only 4 cornflowers grew from my wildflower packets - no other flowers. I'm going to try again this year, hoping my luck will be better.

    Kathy E. 1/5

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello, Kathy Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!

    I have bought seeds from you last year and have no complaints about them. This year however your probably 'improved' packaging has left me with spilled seeds. When i tried to open the packet it just unravelled and all the seeds spilled. This happened with two packets after which i learnt my lesson and started opening them in a plate. Please do look into what is wrong with the design of the packets...

    Neha 2/5 Verified

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello, Neha Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country.

    I like that there is a picture of this flower on the front of the packet. Also, this packet gives some specific information about this flower (ie. height) which helps me know where to plant it in the bed with other flowers.

    Tawni B. 5/5 Verified

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    These were very easy and germinated quickly. I have small sprouts everywhere. Keeping them watered is all I'm doing and they are thriving! I will order these again next season for sure!

    Crystal G. 5/5 Verified

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    I have a 3 acre meadow I did not know what to do with. Wildflowers seemed to be ideal for this spot and so I ordered a bunch of red corn poppy. The result has been really striking! I have another spot close by, I might try another variety so I have a different color. Maybe lupine...

    Lizzie 5/5 Verified

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