Chicalote / Prickly Poppy (Argemone platyceras) organic seeds

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Chicalote / Prickly Poppy (Argemone platyceras) organic seeds

A light-blooming prickly poppy variety for dry locations.
Contents: Approx. 60 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

1.208,08 Ft

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SKU: ARG04-BIO

GTIN: 4251420514325

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Chicalote is a white-blooming poppy variety with prickly foliage that originates from Mexico. It also prospers on nutrient-poor soils and gets on well with drought.

Plant description

Species:	Papaveraceae
Root system:	Taproot Deep roots
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Wildflower
Flower colour:	White
Region of origin:	Central America Mexico
Special features:	Needs light to germinate Food for bees Poisonous plant
Use:	Medicinal plant Dye plant Green manure Ornamental plant
Climate:	Temperate Dry
Lifecycle:	Biennial
Eventual height:	20-60 cm
Winter hardiness zones:	7 (-18 bis -12 °C)
Flowering months:	July August September

Growing advice

Soil type:	Fresh Free-draining Sandy Dry
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Low
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
Germination time:	1-4 weeks
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

Prickly poppy is an annual and biennial plant in Central Europe for the summer garden. Grows vigorously with direct sowing in April. Loves full sun but is generally quite unpretentious. Also good for rock gardens.

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Other names

Botanical name:	Argemone platyceras
German names:	Breithorniger Stachelmohn, Riesenblütiger Stachelmohn, Chicalote
English names:	Chicalote, Prickly Poppy, Mexican Poppy, Wild Horn Poppy
Spanish names:	Chicalote

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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