Elka White Poppy Seeds – Premium Garden Bloom Variety for Elegant Planting

Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Elka White Poppy Seeds, producing large, pristine white blooms that create a striking visual impact. Known for their delicate petals and graceful form, these poppies are perfect for formal flower beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

These high-quality, non-GMO seeds are easy to grow, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Their pure white flowers add sophistication to any garden while attracting pollinators and enhancing garden aesthetics.

Key Features

• Produces large, pure white blooms with elegant form

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds for reliable growth

• Suitable for borders, flower beds, containers, and cut flowers

• Long flowering season for continuous garden impact

• Adds charm and sophistication to home gardens

• Easy-to-grow variety suitable for various soil types

Specifications

Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum (Elka White)
Plant Type: Annual Flowering Plant
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain even soil moisture
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Temperature for Germination: 60–70°F
Growth Habit: Upright with bushy flowers
Uses: Garden beds, borders, cut flowers, ornamental planting
Special Notes: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering; protect young seedlings from heavy frost.

Planting Guide

1. Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 6–12 hours prior to planting to improve germination.

2. Sowing

• Sow seeds directly into garden beds ¼ inch deep.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil; do not press heavily.

3. Sun & Temperature

• Plant in full sun locations.

• Optimal soil temperature for germination: 60–70°F.

4. Watering & Care

• Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging.

• Thin seedlings to recommended spacing once they reach 2–3 inches.

• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds.

5. Blooming & Maintenance

• Expect flowers approximately 8–10 weeks after sowing.

• Remove faded flowers regularly for prolonged blooming.

• Provide staking for taller varieties if needed.

Benefits

• Adds pure white elegance to gardens

• Ideal for formal landscaping and cut flowers

• Easy-to-grow for beginners and experienced gardeners

• Attractive to bees and pollinators

• Long-lasting and visually striking blooms