Product Review

Papaver somniferum is known as Danish Flag Poppy, and it is a favorite red and white annual that has feathery edges and a resemblance to Denmark's national flag. It reaches 24 - 36 inches in height and produces large, showy blooms that measure 5 inches across. Danish Flag Poppies look especially impressive when planted in mass groupings. Sometimes these poppies are also known as Breadseed Poppy or Florist Poppy, and as the petals fall the seed pod that is left adds visual interest in both the garden and in arrangements. Start the seed directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. Lightly cover the seed with 1/16 inch of soil and keep it moist. At a temperature of 60F, germination usually occurs within 14 days. Space the plants 12 - 18 inches apart.