Bring striking color and texture to your garden with Glaucium Corniculatum Seeds, a rare and hardy perennial known for its bold, ornamental appearance. Recognized for its finely divided, silvery foliage and vibrant cup-shaped flowers, this plant is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking unique landscape additions.

Glaucium Corniculatum thrives in sunny, well-drained areas and is valued for its ability to tolerate heat, poor soils, and drought once established. These high-quality, non-GMO seeds produce beautiful, resilient plants perfect for rock gardens, borders, dry landscapes, and decorative outdoor settings.

Key Features

• Rare and highly distinctive perennial species

• Produces bright, eye-catching blooms

• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established

• Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ornamental landscaping

• Silvery-blue foliage adds visual contrast

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds with reliable germination

• Suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners

Specifications

Botanical Name: Glaucium corniculatum
Common Name (US): Red Horned Poppy or Blackspot Poppy
Plant Type: Hardy Perennial (may behave as annual/biennial in cold regions)
Seed Type: Premium, Non-GMO
Flower Color: Bright red to orange (varies by habitat)
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Sandy, rocky, or well-drained soil
Plant Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; prefers dry conditions
Germination Time: 10–20 days
Temperature for Germination: 60–70°F
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, clump-like
Uses: Xeriscaping, rock gardens, borders, ornamental gardening
Special Notes:

• Avoid overwatering; prefers dry, sunny sites

• Can reseed naturally in suitable conditions

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Indoors (Recommended)

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Use a well-draining seed-starting mix.

2. Sowing Outdoors

• Direct sow after frost danger has passed.

• Scatter seeds on prepared soil and lightly press in.

3. Sowing Depth

• Cover seeds lightly—around 1/16 inch.

4. Light & Temperature Requirements

• Provide full sun for strong seedling development.

• Maintain 60–70°F for germination.

5. Watering

• Keep soil slightly moist during early growth.

• Once established, water sparingly.

6. Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings after 2–3 sets of true leaves.

• Choose a sunny, dry location with good drainage.

7. Care & Maintenance

• Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowering.

• Avoid wet soils, especially in winter.

Benefits

• Perfect for heat-tolerant landscapes

• Provides unique color and texture contrast

• Low-maintenance once established

• Suitable for drought-resistant gardening

• Enhances decorative and naturalistic garden designs