Seed Needs Danish Flag Poppy Seeds for Planting - Heirloom & Open Pollinated Annual Flowers - Attracts Pollinators/Butterflies to a Butterfly Garden (1 Pack)

Excellent, they sprouted 😀😀😀 Speedy delivery, lots of seeds

I bought 5 packs last spring and my yard was POPPING with poppies all summer long! I got compliments and thumbs up (from those who know haha) from passersby every time I was outside tending them. This was my very first time ever growing poppies and though I probably had about a 50% germination rate, it was still plenty. I was worried because I purchased them late, mid-april, and I direct sowed them into the soil in my yard without any type of cold stratification (Colorado) but they sure took off anyway! I'm gearing up to buy double the amount I purchased last year. I can't wait for summer!

As far as shipping goes it arrived when it was supposed to. I read many directions about planting poppies and tried 4 different ways and not a single seed germinated. So I tried a couple more ways but no luck. They are the only seeds that I have ever planted that refused to sprout.

We gave these, (and others), to our daughter-in-law who loves gardening. She's a happy bunny. Germination percentage was excellent and the flowers were nice.

These guys turned out GORGEOUS!!

First off, the seeds arrived promptly and included planting instructions. After inspecting the package I noticed that there was probably less than 500 seeds in the package and more like 300 or so, although I'm not absolutely certain since I'm not about to sit there and count each one. Secondly and more important is their performance which I must say is very good! Within 3 days I had most of the seeds I sowed germinate. I was kind of worried and skeptical about ordering because of all the negative reviews but now I am relatively certain it is not in any way the fault of Seeds Needs and that the people must have been doing something wrong. I have learned that with Poppies it's very important to sow the seeds the correct way to get success. Ambient temperature is important as is light, as the seeds need light to germinate and colder temperatures to break the dormancy cycle. I tried sowing my seeds in two different environments so I could learn more about how the plant is affected by the element of temperature. Everything I have read concerning Poppies' preference for colder temperatures at the germination and seedling stage I have confirmed. In both environments I used the same media, lighting, and water, to wit: Jiffy Starter pellets, Fluorescent lighting and water with an approximate adjusted Ph of 6.8-7.0 with a very small amount of Super Thrive vitamin additive (the amount specified for seedling/germination on a per gallon basis). In both cases I applied the seeds directly to the top of the media and used my fore finger to apply slight pressure to the seeds so as to gently cause them to be "encased" and pushed down into the media (Jiffy pellet) on all sides except for the top. When done correctly the seeds are still clearly visible and are not covered by the media. The media was also moist from the application of water a few hours prior to sowing the seeds. I also watered the pellet from its lower sides very lightly after sowing the seeds so as to further encourage the seed to germinate. As noted above, the seeds should never be covered with media as the light is necessary for their germination. After applying the seeds to the media and into the Jiffy pellet tray, I shifted the clear top, causing it to rest on top of the tray crooked so as to allow air to circulate inside the encased tray. I placed one group in an outside setup with an average temperature of 76-82 degrees F and the other group in an indoor setup with an average temperature of 64 degrees F. In both cases the seeds germinated well, however, the group that was placed inside has had a much higher germination rate, which I would estimate to be about 80% whereas the outdoor group was about 40%. The only differences were temperature and the duration of light. The outdoor setup is set for a light period of 18-6 on-off whereas the indoor setup is at 24 on. The pellets are also kept moist by watering only if needed and only from the lower sides of the pellet, causing the water to seep up and therefore encouraging the little seedlings' tap root to travel down into the media to establish a root structure. I conducted these setups based on information I had read concerning sowing Poppies and in order for me to learn more. It appears that those who had a negative experience may have had that due to their own error and not because of the lack of viability of these seeds. I can assure all who are considering these seeds that the one's I received are good and viable and that for the most part I have had good success in germinating them. I also want to clarify that I do not work for Seeds Needs and that I am posting the way I did it that worked because I am hoping it may be able to help my fellow gardener. These are really beautiful flowers that are unparalleled in their beauty and I know it stinks to have the expectation of seeing all the beautiful colors that will come up only to be disappointed that you got a bunch of nothing! And since solid information about cultivating Poppies isn't that abundant for extremely retarded reasons, I figured I would share what I have learned, tried, and have so far had success with. For all considering Seeds Needs I would say go for it. The seeds perform...or at least mine definitely are. Just remember to make sure that you have good light and a decent temp to get them started and then to keep them in FULL SUN. They do NOT like the shade. Happy gardening and may everyone get some beautiful flowers!

Beautiful seeds. I kept them in the freezer for 10 days. Just planted them on the prepared area this cool morning. Lightly watered and waiting. They will be gorgeous for butterflies!!

I’m in Louisiana. Direct planted the seeds without cold stratification. They quickly germinated but we had two days of heavy rain . All seedlings disappeared!! This was my first attempt at poppies. I’m in zone 9. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.☹️