Danish Flag Poppy Seeds For Planting (Papaver somniferum)
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basic information
The Danish Flag Poppy (Papaver somniferum) features striking red petals with bold white cross-like markings, resembling Denmark's flag. This annual produces large, vibrant blooms that add vivid color to gardens. Its seed pods yield edible poppy seeds, commonly used in baking and culinary dishes. Ideal for ornamental displays, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
Seed Count
5,000 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Danish Flag poppies are early bloomers that prefer slightly cooler temperatures to grow and bloom. Between 60F and 75F is best. The seed is small and the plants look best when established by the masses. Surface sow by scattering a few seeds every 12". When watering, use a mist setting to prevent seeds from washing away.
SEED PREP
Cold stratify
SOWING DEPTH
Surface sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sun
SOIL CONDITIONS
Organically rich soils
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water lightly each day
GERMINATION
7 to 10 days
PLANT HEIGHT
24" to 36"
PLANT WIDTH
10" to 12"
PLANT SPACING
12"
CUT FLOWER
NO
FLOWER SIZE
2" to 3"
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Papaver somniferum
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Fairly easy to germinate.
FLOWER COLOR
Red and white flowers
