Ancre Somme Association

Ribbon of Poppies

Ribbon of Poppies UK & Commonwealth

Poppy Pledge

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What Next?

Once you have taken our free pledge it is time to consider planting your poppy seeds.

When are poppy seeds planted?

Sow poppy seeds directly into your garden in spring or autumn. If you’re planting early in the year, usually between March and May. Sow between the end of August and October for flowering the following season.

Where can i get my poppy seeds?

Poppy seeds can be purchased from any local garden centre.

Alternatively you can opt to support our legacy and educational projects. Our poppy seeds are available from our online stores, by clicking either of the links below. Every penny donated will be used to further the aims of our charity.

Can you provide a pro-forma invoice?

If your organisation require a pro-forma invoice to purchase poppy seeds please email info@asauk.org

Poppy Seeds

Ribbon of Poppies UK & Commonwealth Pledges

ASA Remembrance Seedbom

ASA Remembrance Seedbom contains an easy to establish mix of wildflowers perfect for bringing life to built-up areas, attracting pollinating insects and creating a living memorial to those who served.

SEED MIX: Flanders Poppy, Corn Marigold, Cornflower, Forget-Me-Not, Oxeye Daisy and, Red Campion.

UK NATIVE: % – 100%

PLANTING: Mar, Apr, May, Jun (grow this year) Aug, Sep, Oct (grow next year).

*(Contains only species found on the RHS Plants for Pollinators List)

Open and throw or drop the seedbom into areas that you want to create your living memorial. The seedbom like bare soil, natural light and to be kept damp whilst growing. Full instructions are included on inside of each seedbom sleeve.

The seedbom will biodegrade into the environment, leaving only plants behind.

The seedboms are assembled in the UK (the shell casings are made in the Netherlands, all other materials sourced in the UK). Starch based biodegradable and compostable shell, organic peat-free compost, native wildflower, FSC 100% recycled and recyclable glue free paperboard packaging.

Weight - 25 g

Size - 55 × 55 × 80 mm

Each seedbom will be shipped with either a Navy, Army or RAF pin badge.

* If you are outside the UK please check your countries rules on importing seeds.

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Flowers of Remembrance

Red Poppy

Papaver rhoeas, also known as Flanders poppy. The red poppy commemorates military personnel who died in war.
Purple Poppy

The purple poppy is a symbol of remembrance in the United Kingdom for animals that served during wartime.
Daisy

Queen Wilhelmina chose the daisy flower as a symbol for all those who had fallen in the resistance against Nazi Germany.
Forget-Me-Not

Tiny forget-me-not flowers have a special meaning in Newfoundland and Labrador remembering teh 1st July 1916.