Winter has arrived in Ohio, and I am so stoked for the winter wonderland. The cooler, crisp, calming temperatures, the peacefulness of seeing everything covered with snow. Winter is the perfect time for reflection, comfort, and warmth personally I always have tons of revelations in the winter time and the season gives me all the time to plan and strategize for the spring garden.
Poppies are such fun, festive, and colorful flowers to grow, and the best part is that they are perennials. Recently on I had the treat to have the owner of Cicada Seeds located in Canada. Her seed company focuses exclusively on perennial seeds, which are fruits, flowers, herbs, and vegetables that come back year after year. Our conversation was upbeat, fun and informative I learned a lot about ways that I can include perennials into my own growing space.
Poppies are flowers that return yearly and are so fun to plant. They need cold stratification in order to be productive, which means they need a cold treatment during the planting. So they are the perfect flower to try out in winter and to practice your cold stratification ideas. My plan is to plant directly into the soil, during this cold snap that is covering the Midwest.
Poppies have so many types of colors, and sizes so you can craft your own poppy wonderland. My favorites are Pink and Purple Double Poppy, Hungarian Blue Heirloom Poppy, and Charolttesville Poppy each flower has its own distinct color and patterns. That is the reason I love planting poppies because you can create your own floral vision.
Enjoy the winter season,
XOXO
Frolicking Americana
Driftless Seed Supply
Pink and Purple Double Poppy
Charlottesville Old Organic Poppy Seeds
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