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Poppy Seeds - Danish Flag
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red w/ some white
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well drained soil, pH 6.1 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through early summer
BLOOM COLOR
Black and white
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well drained soil, pH 5.5 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid Spring to late Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Purple, grey
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well drained soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
15 - 25 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late Spring through Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
18 - 24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late Spring through Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid Spring to late Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well drained soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid Spring to late Summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well drained soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
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Poppy Danish Flag (Papaver Somniferum Danish Flag) - Start Poppy seeds for this showy annual with intensely rich red petals. The petals are frilly and feathered adding greater appeal, and its center has a pure white cross. Poppy Danish Flag is a stunning variety, and it is especially gorgeous when planted in mass groupings.MORE POPPY OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/16 inch deep
SOWING RATE
5 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Poppy Danish Flag (Papaver Somniferum Danish Flag) - Start Poppy seeds for this showy annual with intensely rich red petals. The petals are frilly and feathered adding greater appeal, and its center has a pure white cross. Drought tolerant Poppy Danish Flag is a stunning variety, and it is especially gorgeous when planted in mass groupings. After the Poppy Danish Flag flowers are spent and the petals fall, an attractive seed pod remains. The seed pods can be preserved and used in dried arrangements or leave the seed pods in the garden for winter appeal. Danish Flag Poppy plants are easy to grow, and they thrive in most garden settings. The plants are known for self-sowing for additional seasons of beauty. If seeding is not desired, Poppy flower care would include deadheading spent flowers. Perfect for xeriscape landscaping.
Common Questions
What are these flowers used for in the landscape?
These are beautiful in beds and borders, gravel gardens, cottage gardens, prairies and meadows.
Are any pollinators attracted to this flower?
Yes, bees and butterflies both are attracted to this poppy flower.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
To keep from self-seeding you will want to deadhead the flowers.
Is this poppy toxic?
Yes, this flower is toxic to humans, cats and dogs. Deer will stay away.
Do I need to take care when handling these plants?
Yes, you should wear gloves and other protective gear when handling these plants.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/4 inch
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica Cherry Swirl) - Boasting flamboyant semi to fully double, bright red blooms with contrasting golden eyes. The papery petals stand up to all types of summer weather, blooming throughout the season above attractive ferny foliage. It features the familiar wandering stems, to 10 inches wide, each clothed in ferny foliage.
These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. A plant that enjoys a sunny site with poor, well-drained soil. Honey bees, bumblebees & sweat bees all seek its nectar while some local butterflies will also seek out this nutrition. This poppy is ideal for adding color to any sunny location, it can establish in a problem area & it seems to happily harmonize with annuals & perennials alike. Ideal for a container too! Plant in any fast-draining soil in full sun and as with most poppies it is considererd deer resistant.