Poppy Seeds - Danish Flag
Add beauty and charm to your garden with our Poppy (Papaver somniferum) Flower Seeds. Our vibrant, easy-to-grow annual flowers are suitable in full sun to partial shade areas under USDA Zones 3-10 and are drought-tolerant once established. Poppies bloom in stunning colors like red, pink, purple, and lilac, and their unique seed pods are perfect for dried flower arrangements. Perfect for xeriscaping, poppies are also beneficial for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while self-sowing for lasting beauty year after year. Grow our low-maintenance flowers in well-drained soil for a colorful, effortless flower garden.
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.
Our Poppy Somniferum seeds is a stunning and easy-to-grow addition to any garden. Known for its bold and vibrant blooms, it is available in varieties like Danish Flag, Hen & Chickens, Candy Floss, and Pepperbox. Our poppies seeds for planting are low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, making them suitable for gardens of all sizes. Their long-lasting annual flower seeds are sure to add a splash of color throughout the season. Whether you're seeking visual impact or creating a pollinator-friendly garden, our poppies are a must-have.
Our Poppy seeds for planting outdoors offer not only beautiful blooms but also unique seed pods that provide year-round interest. With a range of colors, from red and white to purple and lilac, our poppies are perfect for any garden setting. Growing at a stunning height of 24-36 inches, the seed pods left behind after flowering make wonderful additions to dried arrangements, enhancing the ornamental appeal from summer to early fall. The blooms and pods both attract pollinators and are a great source of nectar.
Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, can't resist the vibrant blooms of our poppies. Grow stunning Papaver somniferum poppies easily. For optimal results, sow 5-6 seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall on well-drained soil with full sun. Gently scatter the seeds on the surface—do not cover them, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil moist until seedlings appear. These beautiful heirloom poppies grow with minimal care and reward you with delicate, eye-catching blooms that add a touch of elegance to any garden.
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.
SEASON Annual
USDA ZONES 3 - 9
HEIGHT 24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON Mid summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR Red with some white
ENVIRONMENT Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE Well drained soil, pH 6.1 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT Yes
Planting Directions
GERMINATION TEMPERATURE 60F
AVERAGE GERMINATION 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