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Danish Flag Poppy
Danish Flag Poppy
Danish Flag Poppy

Danish Flag Poppy

Flower

Regular price $4.45 $4.45 Sale

Danish Flag Poppy (Papaver somniferum) - A stunning large headed somniferum poppy with vibrant red petals revealing a bright white cross through the center, reminiscent of the Danish flag. This is a fairly easy variety to grow and it will shoot up quickly when the right conditions arrive in the early-mid part of summer. Plants reach 2-3 feet and are quite sturdy. Flowers are 4-5 inches in diameter with slightly serrated edges resembling a tattered or winded flag.

100 seeds per packet $4.45

Growing Information: A week or two before, or after last frost, broadcast seed on top of soil and lightly cover. Thin plants to 6 inches after true leaves appear. Seeds can be sown outdoors in the late fall to enhance spring germination.

Days to Germination:- 20

Plant Spacing: 6" (15cm)

Plant Height: 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm)

 

Features:

Hardiness Zones: 3 - 10

Bloom Time: Individual flowers bloom for a few days but the plant produces new flowers from late spring to early summer.

Light Requirements: Full Sun 

Attracts Bees

Deer Resistant

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets