Papaver paeoniflorum Flemish Antique

Papaver paeoniflorum Flemish Antique

1 packet (500 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 2037

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Papaver paeoniflorum Flemish Antique

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Height: 36 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Ideal for: Border, Dried Flower

Description

The marvelous, creamy colored double heads splashed with orange-red give a truly gorgeous and elegant, antique appearance to this masterpiece of a poppy. Simply a must-have plant, with elegance and style, excellent for borders.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Outdoors in early spring as soon as soil is workable zone 2-7, fall zone 8-10
Sowing depth:thinly in shallow drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Sow in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Thin out seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart when large enough to handle.

Alternatively, sow September to October, in 7.5cm (3in) pots in a cool greenhouse and then overwinter plants in cool, well lit conditions. Plant out the following spring after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Easily grown on any soil in a sunny position.

Caution

All parts except the seeds are poisonous.