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.
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