Red Flanders Poppy – Approx 200 Seeds

(Papaver rhoeas)

R30.00

Red Flanders Poppy produces single vivid red flowers which are large and showy, with a black spot at their base.

Common Names: Common poppy, corn poppy, corn rose, field poppy, Flanders poppy, and red poppy.

Indoor Sowing: Not Recommended.

Direct Sowing: Autumn, Winter and Early Spring.

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🌼 Flower Quick Facts

Flower Info

🌸 Flower Color: Red
🦋 Pollinator Method: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies

Growth Traits

🌱 Life Cycle: Annual
🪴 Growth Habit: Upright

Growing Requirements

🌞 Sun Exposure: Full Sun
💧 Water Needs: Moderate Water
☀️ Growing Conditions: Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
🟤 Soil Preference: Rich Organic, Well-Drained

Description

Red Flanders Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) produces single flowers which are large and showy, 5–10 cm across, with four petals that are vivid red, most commonly with a black spot at their base. The petals slightly overlap each other. The plant can produce up to 400 flowers in a warm season, that last only one day.

Common Names: Common poppy, corn poppy, corn rose, field poppy, Flanders poppy, and red poppy.

Growing Red Flanders Poppy

Indoor Sowing: Not Recommended.

Direct Sowing: Autumn, Winter and Early Spring.

Poppies are best when they are grown from seed that is planted in autumn or winter, even in cold winter areas. They can also be sown in early spring, about a month before your last frost date.
Poppies are difficult to transplant as the plants develop a taproot, so starting them indoors is not recommended.
Choose a sunny spot with good drainage. Weed the area and rake to a fine tilth.
Pour some poppy seeds into your hand and sprinkle them very thinly across the ground.
Allow 7-30 days to germinate, depending on the variety, soil condition and growing temperatures. Keep the soil moist during germination.
Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to around 30cm apart.

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