Papaver paeoniflorum Flemish Antique

Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Dried Flowers
• Height : 36 inches

Description

The marvellous, creamy coloured 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

Sow March to May, thinly in shallow drills 30cm (12in) apart 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 poppies are poisonous. However, the SEEDS produced by these specific varieties ONLY can be eaten. Typically, used in bakery recipes.