Giant Lilac Pompom Information

Appearance

• As the name implies, Lilac Pompom poppies have pale lavender flowers. The petals grow in a frilly double form, and the flower head has a circular shape, giving the flower the look of a pompom. The flower of Lilac Pompom resembles a lavender peony, while the leaves are deeply lobed with a thin layer of fine hairs.

Size

• A single Lilac Pompom poppy plant has a width, including leaves, of 1 foot and reaches a height of 3 feet. The flower itself spans 3 to 5 inches.However, poppies reseed themselves easily and can eventually spread to cover an entire flowerbed. Due to this easy ability to reseed, poppies are considered invasive in some areas.

Growing Requirements

• Poppies, including the Lilac Pompom, grow best in poor and dry soil. The flowerbed where they will be planted needs little amending other than to improve drainage. If you have heavy clay soil, amend the planting site with sand. Poppies need at least six hours of sun every day, but they can burn in direct afternoon sun. Water only once the soil is dry or if the plant wilts.

Starting From Seed

• Lilac Pompom poppy seeds are considered an heirloom seed since they haven't been hybridized. It is rare to find the seeds in garden centers, but they can be purchased online through reputable heirloom seed dealers. Two weeks before your region's last frost date, spread the seeds directly outside in a prepared bed. Keep the seeds moist but not wet, and protect the area from birds and slugs. Within 10 weeks, the seeds will germinate and sprout.