SEEDS OF OPIUM POPPY, WHITE POPPY - PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM
The one known as Opium Poppy or White Poppy, has been cultivated for thousands of years as its fruits and sap contain alkaloids, used to make opium and heroin derivatives. Widely used in pharmacology for morphine, codeia and analgesics that relieve pain.
The seeds also have culinary use, especially in desserts, and as feed for some birds. The oil obtained from these seeds has properties used in the manufacture of soaps, fuels or the paint industry.
Herbaceous covered with some hair between 15-70cm tall. Oval, divided and toothed dark green leaves. Solitary white, pink, lilac or red flowers with four petals, many stamens and a yellow center. Capsule-shaped fruit containing numerous seeds.
The seeds are collected in wild North of Spain.
Sow in winter.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Seed eating birds |
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| Average germination (%) | 30 |
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
| Flower colour | Lilac, White |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Cottage garden, Edges, Medicinal, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 7142 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist, Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Rich |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Light |
| Watering | Abundant, Regular |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !