Danish Flag Poppy

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seeds
$2.50
Item: 5359-A
$3.95
Item: 5359-B
$5.95
Item: 5359-C
$12.00
Item: 5359-D
Papaver

Annual. According to legend, Denmark’s flag came from the sky to King Valdemar II in 1219. The origins of the Dannebrog or Danish Flag poppy, are more obscure but predate 1888. Flag is named for the white spots at the base of the petals that form a cross in the center of the brilliant scarlet flowers somewhat mimicking the Danish flag. The lush single blooms, more than 4" across with fringed petals, sit atop 27" stems with blue-green foliage. The attractive large seedheads that follow the showy blooms are ideal for drying.

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Poppy

Annual. Sensuous luxurious flowers, about 2½–3' tall. We offer two heirloom breadseed varieties especially suitable for baking. Poppies make wondrous cutflowers: choose buds that have straightened up but not quite opened. Immediately sear the cut stem with a flame and put in water. Poppies open after several hours—an austere bouquet in the evening can become a riot of colors the next morning.

Full sun. Will self sow.

Growing poppies from seed: Need light to germinate. Sow outside in spring after frost or sow in fall for early blooms the following summer. Thin to 9–12". 1,400–4,500 seeds/g.

Germination Testing

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Our Seeds are Non-GMO

Non GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.