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WOOD POPPY, HORNED POPPY
Glaucidium palmatum var. leucanthum
SKU: 972-005
Description
In spring and summer, Wood Poppy produces large 8cm white flowers which are produced on the top of sturdy stems, resembling miniature peonies or poppies. In cultivation, Glaucidium palmatum prefers a cool, moist, sheltered position in partial shade.
Extremely rare seeds, and available for a limited time.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 60cm, 24"
Location: Shade
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Seeds per pack: 5
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 3-4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Description
In spring and summer, Wood Poppy produces large 8cm white flowers which are produced on the top of sturdy stems, resembling miniature peonies or poppies. In cultivation, Glaucidium palmatum prefers a cool, moist, sheltered position in partial shade.
Extremely rare seeds, and available for a limited time.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 60cm, 24"
Location: Shade
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Seeds per pack: 5
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 3-4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
