Izmir Poppy Mega Mix: Asian OB × Izmir Pink Special Afghan Hybrid and Izmir Pink Special Afghan — 1,500 Seeds

Izmir Poppy Mega Mix: Asian OB × Izmir Pink Special Afghan Hybrid & Izmir Pink Special Afghan — 1,500 Seeds

Bring two of your most in-demand lines together in one easy mix. This 1,500-seed pack blends the fast-finishing Izmir Pink Special Afghan (Papaver somniferum var. galania) with the vibrant Asian OB × Izmir Pink Special Afghan Hybrid for a sea of pinks, reds, and purples—plus big, showy pods and sturdy plants. The Pink Special Afghan traces back to Izmir Oil & Spice Co. (BC, 2007) and is prized for its rare Afghan lineage and non-GMO stance, while the Hybrid comes from your 2024 outdoor harvest and is known for vigor and garden impact. 

What’s inside

Izmir Pink Special Afghan — Rare Afghan-line selection with striking pink blooms; long-kept line sourced via Izmir Oil & Spice (BC, 2007). Finishes fast at ~55 days under good conditions.

Asian OB × Izmir Pink Special Afghan Hybrid — 2024 outdoor grow; hardy, vigorous plants with large petals and pods, cream-colored seed, and a color range from pink/red to purple. Typically ~70 days to finish. 

Why growers love this mix

Staggered finish: Pink Special ~55 days pairs with the Hybrid ~70 days for a longer bloom window. 

Color & form: Expect lush, oversized petals and handsome pods for displays and dried work. 

Proven lineage: Pink Special Afghan lineage maintained since 2007; strict non-GMO policy. 

Pack size & sowing

Approx. 1,500 seeds total (mixed—no fixed ratio).

Sow direct in cool weather (late fall or very early spring), full sun, well-drained soil. Surface-sow and press in; keep evenly moist until established. Thin to ~6–10" for strong stems.

Use & notice

Important note: By purchasing poppy seeds from our site, you agree to use them solely for ornamental and aesthetic purposes. Izmirpoppy and its employees or agents do not condone any other use of these seeds. Buyers assume all responsibility and risks associated with any other use of poppy seeds, releasing the seller from any liability or responsibility for damages that may arise. It is the buyer's responsibility to comply with all laws and ordinances of their jurisdiction. 

Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Izmirpoppy and its officers, directors, owners, employees, and agents harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, actions, suits, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from the purchase, procurement, or use of any products sold.