Poppy - Oriental Mix

$1.59

The Poppy Oriental, Oriental Blend, 'Papaver orientale', will be the most dramatic flower in your garden when its large 4 to 8 inch crepe paper-like flowers appear. This is a very hardy perennial in cooler climates and it is short lived in warmer climates, but no less dramatic. The foliage completely dies back after bloom and reappears in the fall. The large flowers appear in colors of orange, pink, red, salmon, and white. Oriental Poppies have a blooming season of 2 to 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring or early summer. The Oriental Blend prefers full sun and must have well drained soil. Too much soggy moisture will rot the plant at its base. Plant the seed in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date or in late summer. This Poppy looks great mixed in with summer and fall blooming annuals and perennials. ... additional info

Pumpkin - Jack OLantern The Pumpkin Jack O'Lantern, 'Cucurbita pepo', is bred to be the "size of a human head", so go ahead and carve a scary face. The Jack O'Lantern is not just a great pumpkin for carving. The wonderfully flavored flesh is great for making soups, muffins, casseroles, pies, and many other nutritious dishes. They will store for month. The pumpkins usually are 10 inches tall, 10 inches in diameter and weigh 10 to 18 pounds. Plant in the spring 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. In warm climates plant in February or late summer for fall harvest. Pumpkins prefer rich well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The soil should be kept evenly moist. Harvest before the first light frost or when the pumpkin foliage begins to dry out.