Celandine Poppy Seeds (Stylophorum Diphyllum) - require Stratification for Germination

Seeds are very fresh from the previous growing season.  Seeds need cold stratification to germinate.

Celandine Poppy thrives in a woodland setting. Native to much of the East Coast. Blooms mid-late April in the mid-Atlantic region.  Plants will die back in the summer after the seed pods open and spread their seeds.

Germinating Celandine Poppy Seeds:
These woodland beauties respond well to cultivation when the soil is rich in organic matter and the plants receive ample shade. Many gardeners use celandine plants as a colorful shady woodland border, as it is one of the easiest spring woodland plants to grow. The best way to grow celandine poppies is by seed.

The easiest method is to sow seeds outside soon after they are mature and let nature do its thing. Provide plenty of rich compost in the planting area and scatter seeds liberally over the soil. Cover the plants lightly and keep the soil evenly moist. The seeds should receive a cold, moist period followed by a warm period. Seeds planted in the summer/fall will germinate in spring but not bloom until the second season. By next April/May, in Zones 6/7, you should see small plants—thin seedlings when they are 4 inches tall. Plant spacing should be about 12 inches.

If you would like to start the seeds matching nature yourself – the seeds need a warm, moist period followed by a cold, wet period: Mix seeds with sterile media. Place the mixture in a sealed plastic bag in a warm location (approximately 80°F) for 60-90 days. Then, place it in the refrigerator for an additional 60-90 days. Then plant.

Very easy to grow organically.