Poppy Peony Seeds - Flemish Antique

BOTANICAL NAME

Papaver somniferum

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 35 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Double
• Peony-Flowered

COLOR

• Pink
• Red
• White

Introduce timeless elegance to your garden with Flemish Antique Poppy Peonies. These extraordinary flowers feature large, peony-shaped blooms with ruffled petals in a stunning blend of soft pinks, creams, and red; the incredible detail is reminiscent of classic Flemish oil paintings. Reaching heights of 35 inches, the double blooms tend toward top-heavy, and staking can be beneficial. A rare and bygone variety, Flemish Antique Poppy Peonies add a vintage vibe to your flower beds sure to pique your garden visitors’ interest!

• Hardy annual that blooms spring through summer
• Poor soil tolerant and prefers full sun exposure
• Sear stems with a flame or boiling water for the longest vase life

PLANTING SEASON

• Fall
• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Low

PLANT SPACING

• 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light
• Stratification