{"id":9909,"date":"2026-04-07T20:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/?post_type=product&p=9909"},"modified":"2026-09-05T16:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T13:48:11","slug":"papaver-rhoeas-falling-in-love-seeds","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/ar\/product\/papaver-rhoeas-falling-in-love-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Papaver Rhoeas Falling in Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

Papaver Rhoeas Falling in Love Seeds<\/h2>\n

(Semi-Double Corn Poppy \u2014 Rose, Salmon, Coral and Picotee Mix)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Papaver rhoeas Falling in Love is a refined garden selection from the Flanders poppy species<\/strong> \u2014 the field poppy of European meadows<\/strong>, roadsides<\/strong>, and one of the most evocative wildflowers in the natural world. Where the wild species is a simple bright red annual, Falling in Love has been developed to showcase the full romantic potential of the species: a semi-double to double mix of picotees and bicolours in rose, salmon, and coral tones that together create one of the most warmly beautiful poppy palettes available.<\/p>\n

The blooms are semi-double<\/strong>, in Valentine bicolors and picotees of red, scarlet orange, rose, pink, and peach \u2014 approximately 7\u20138 cm across<\/strong>, bobbing and swaying on slender, upright stems. The silky, luminous quality of Papaver rhoeas petals \u2014 often compared to crumpled tissue paper or fine silk \u2014 is shown to spectacular advantage in the warm rose-salmon-coral<\/strong> palette of Falling in Love. When backlit by morning or afternoon sun, the translucent petals glow with an extraordinary warmth that is almost impossible to replicate with any other annual flower.<\/p>\n

Held atop 30-inch stems, the delicate, semi-double and double blooms are a mix of picotees and bicolors in rose, salmon and coral \u2014 one of the first poppies to bloom on the trial grounds, making Falling in Love an early performer in the cool-season garden. At 80 cm, this is a considerably taller variety than the compact Dawn Chorus, and its height makes it more suitable for the middle and back of borders<\/strong>, cutting gardens<\/strong>, and informal meadow-style plantings where the swaying stems create movement and grace in the garden.<\/p>\n

This Dutch introduction offers rich, watercolor shades hard to find elsewhere in the garden. Cupped and rounded, the silky blooms arise very heavily on plants and are excellent for displaying in arrangements as with all Papaver rhoeas varieties, Falling in Love strongly prefers direct sowing and does not transplant well \u2014 the taproot is sensitive to disturbance and root disturbance typically kills plants. Sow directly where plants are to flower and thin to good spacing. In Gulf conditions, autumn sowing from October establishes plants through the cool season for flowering from December through February.<\/p>\n

Variety Details<\/h3>\n
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  • Variety: Falling in Love<\/strong>
    \nSpecies: Papaver rhoeas (Corn Poppy \/ Flanders Poppy)<\/strong>
    \nFamily: Papaveraceae<\/strong>
    \nFlower type: Semi-double to fully double, picotee and bicolour<\/strong>
    \nColor palette: Warm mix \u2014 rose, salmon, coral, carmine, scarlet-orange, peach, pink, bicolour and picotee combinations<\/strong>
    \nFlower diameter: 7\u20138 cm<\/strong>
    \nHeight: 80 cm<\/strong>
    \nSpread: 30\u201345 cm<\/strong>
    \nGermination: 7\u201314 days at 15\u00b0C with light<\/strong>
    \nSowing method: Direct sow \u2014 does not transplant well<\/strong>
    \nOrigin: Dutch introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Features<\/h3>\n
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    • Warm romantic palette \u2014 rose, salmon, coral, and picotee bicolours in one mix.<\/li>\n
    • Semi-double to fully double silky blooms \u2014 luminous when backlit by sun.<\/li>\n
    • Tall 80 cm stems \u2014 excellent for cutting garden and back-of-border use.<\/li>\n
    • Direct sow annual \u2014 easy to establish with no transplanting required.<\/li>\n
    • Early-flowering variety \u2014 among the first poppies to bloom in the season.<\/li>\n
    • Self-seeds freely \u2014 naturalizes and returns each season.<\/li>\n
    • Excellent cut flower \u2014 sear stems immediately after cutting.<\/li>\n
    • Attracts honeybees and pollinators profusely during flowering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Plant Information<\/h3>\n
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      • Height: 80 cm<\/strong>
        \nSpread: 30\u201345 cm<\/strong>
        \nPlant type: Hardy annual<\/strong>
        \nHabit: Upright, slender wiry stems<\/strong>
        \nSun: Full sun<\/strong>
        \nSoil: Well-drained soil of average fertility \u2014 tolerates poor and sandy soils; prefers recently disturbed ground<\/strong>
        \nWater: Consistent moisture during establishment; drought tolerant once established<\/strong>
        \nSpacing: 20\u201325 cm after thinning<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Seed Germination<\/h3>\n
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        • Sowing method: Direct sow \u2014 does not transplant well; root disturbance kills the plant<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Seed depth: Surface sow or very light cover \u2014 seeds require light to germinate<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Germination time: 7\u201314 days at 15\u00b0C<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Ideal germination temperature: 12\u201315\u00b0C<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Scatter seeds thinly on the surface of well-loosened, well-drained soil.<\/li>\n
        • Mix seeds with fine sand for more even distribution. Press lightly into the surface \u2014 do not bury. Water gently and keep consistently moist until germination occurs.<\/li>\n
        • Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin to 20\u201325 cm spacing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Growing Tips<\/h3>\n
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          • Falling in Love is among the most effortless and rewarding of direct-sow annuals \u2014 scatter on prepared ground in autumn, water through establishment, and be rewarded with a generous display of warm silky blooms through the Gulf cool season.<\/li>\n
          • Prepare the sowing area by loosening soil well.<\/li>\n
          • Papaver rhoeas performs best in recently disturbed, open, well-drained ground.<\/li>\n
          • Scatter seeds thinly on the surface, mixing with fine sand to aid even distribution.<\/li>\n
          • Press lightly into soil surface. Water daily until germination occurs, then reduce as plants establish.<\/li>\n
          • Thin seedlings to 20\u201325 cm apart once large enough to handle \u2014 generous spacing produces stronger, taller stems and larger flowers.<\/li>\n
          • Do not attempt to transplant thinned seedlings as they will not survive.For a continuous sequence of bloom across the Gulf cool season, make succession sowings every 2\u20133 weeks from October through November.<\/li>\n
          • Each sowing will flower approximately 10\u201312 weeks after germination, creating a rolling wave of fresh blooms across December through February.<\/li>\n
          • For cut flower use, harvest stems just as buds begin to show color and start to crack open.<\/li>\n
          • Immediately sear the cut stem end with a flame for several seconds or dip in boiling water, then place in cool water.<\/li>\n
          • The warm rose-salmon-coral tones of Falling in Love are particularly beautiful in mixed cottage-style arrangements alongside white flowers, soft blues, and complementary warm-toned annuals.<\/li>\n
          • Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous new bud production and extend the blooming season.<\/li>\n
          • Allow some plants to set seed at the end of the season for natural return the following year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Gulf Planting Season<\/h3>\n
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            • Best sowing time in the Gulf: October\u2013November (direct sow)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Expected flowering: December\u2013February<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Note<\/strong>: Hardy annual \u2014 tolerates cool temperatures well. Early flowering variety. Self-seeds freely. Succession sowing extends the display. Plants decline as temperatures rise in spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Garden and Floral Uses<\/h3>\n
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              • Cut flowers \u2014 warm silky rose-salmon-coral tones; sear stems immediately after cutting<\/li>\n
              • Cottage garden borders and beds \u2014 middle and back of border<\/li>\n
              • Cutting garden production<\/li>\n
              • Mixed annual displays \u2014 warm palette complements blue, white, and complementary tones<\/li>\n
              • Meadow and naturalistic garden planting<\/li>\n
              • Pollinator gardens \u2014 a favourite of honeybees<\/li>\n
              • Container and patio growing in large pots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Papaver rhoeas Falling in Love is a tall, romantic mixture of semi-double to fully double corn poppies in a warm, luminous palette of rose, salmon, coral, and delicate bicolour picotee combinations \u2014 a Dutch introduction that brings watercolor charm and cottage garden romance to the border on elegant stems reaching 80 cm<\/strong>. A direct sow annual of exceptional beauty, Falling in Love self-seeds freely and is well suited to Gulf cool-season gardens for flowering from December through February.<\/p>\n

                Packet Size:Contains 100 seeds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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