Danish Flag Heirloom Poppy, pre 1887 origins, Red Breadseed Poppy with White Cross

Danish Flag Poppy is a very unique heirloom breadseed poppy that resembles the Danish Flag, hence the name. Beautiful red blooms with a white cross. The edges are fridges giving the flower a unique form. 

Botanical name: Papaver somniferum

All plant parts except the seeds are toxic.

• Beautiful red blooms with a white cross. 
• Grows 2 to 2.5 feet tall
• Blooms late June - July
• 1/6 gram or 250 Seeds

Instructions - Direct seeding is preferable, as poppies do not like to have their roots disturbed. Sow seeds outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool and light frost is possible. Can also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate poor and average soil as well as loam. They require cold stratification for blooms. 

Direct Seed 1/4" deep

Germination 10-15 days

Thin 8-10" apart