Poppy Seeds - Danish Flag

Poppy Seeds - Danish Flag

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Packet $4.49
1 Ounce $13.69 ($13.69/ounce)
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  • You don't need to be from Denmark to appreciate this natural wonder
  • Tall-growing annual with feathery blooms
  • Heirloom pollinator attractor with unique red & white Summer blooms
  • Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Red
Growth Habit Clumping, Spreading
Plant Height Up to 32 inches
Bloom Season Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Poppy Seeds - Danish Flag

Papaver somniferum

Seed Type Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed

A beautiful Poppy Seed variety, the somniferum "Danish Flag" is characterized by its bold color pattern. Vibrant red with a bright white cross through the center, this striking flower resembles the national flag of Denmark, giving this poppy somniferum seed variety its name. The Danish Flag poppy has a unique "feathered" petal on a 5" wide bloom that's sure to make quite an impact when planted in groups.

Planting Information

Planting Poppy Seeds - Danish Flag

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light, Stratification
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth 1/16 inch
Plant Spacing 6 to 8 inches
Plant Height Up to 32 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
View our Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 1,136 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 107,390 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Poppy Seeds - Danish Flag