200 Hens and Chicks Poppy Seeds – Frilled Pink Blooms for Cottage Garden

Hens and Chicks Poppy is a charming annual flower known for its unique, frilled pink blooms that resemble the shape of a hen with her chicks. These poppies add a delicate, cottage-garden feel to borders, wildflower meadows, and cutting gardens. The plants produce multiple stems of double or semi-double flowers in shades of pink, creating a soft, romantic display throughout the growing season.

Easy to grow from seed, Hens and Chicks Poppy thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. The flowers attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these seeds offer a rewarding way to bring color and texture to your garden.

Plant Features

• Unique frilled pink blooms that resemble a hen and chicks
• Double or semi-double flowers on sturdy stems
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements
• Easy to grow from seed

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 9-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Hens and Chicks Poppy seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late fall. Prepare a fine seedbed and scatter seeds thinly on the surface, pressing them gently into the soil; do not cover as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow good air circulation. Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid overhead watering to prevent disease. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms, or allow some to self-seed for next year's garden.

What's Included

200 Hens and Chicks Poppy Seeds