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Gardening Guide

Poppy

Flemish Antique poppy flowers, pink and white petals.

Common Name: Flemish Antique Poppy

Scientific Name: Papaver somniferum

Description: Annual. Large double blooms in shades of rose, all striped with creamy white. Simply gorgeous!

Sprouts in: 14-21 days

Ideal Temp: 60-65F

Seed Depth: 1/4"

Plant Spacing: 10" apart

Frost Hardy: Yes

Min Full Sun: 8-12 hrs

Planting Instructions: Direct-sow in late fall or in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Surface sow, just barely covering. Grows best in cool, early spring conditions in rich soil, with moderate moisture.

More information can be found at rareseeds.com 

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