Poppy Seeds – Danish Flag

Bring classic beauty to your garden with Danish Flag Poppy Seeds, a striking heirloom variety known for its vibrant red petals and crisp white cross at the center. These easy-to-grow poppies add bold color and texture to cottage gardens, borders, and cut-flower beds. Ideal for home gardeners who appreciate unique and reliable flowering plants, these seeds thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, producing showy, eye-catching blooms throughout the season.

Features

• Heirloom Danish Flag variety with distinctive red and white blooms

• Fast-growing and easy to maintain

• Ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and ornamental beds

• Suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners

• Produces large, frilled flowers perfect for visual impact

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum (Danish Flag variety)

• Common Name in the US: Poppy Seeds

• Plant Type: Annual flowering plant

• Bloom Color: Red with white cross pattern

• Height: 24–36 inches

• Soil Requirement: Light, well-drained soil

• Light Requirement: Full sun

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Sowing Method: Direct sow on soil surface; do not cover

• Planting Season:

  • Cool climates (Zones 3–6): Sow outdoors in early spring (March–April) or late fall (October–November)

  • Warm climates (Zones 7–10): Sow in late fall to early winter (October–January)

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–10

• Blooming Period: Late spring to early summer (May–July)

• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

• Use: Garden beds, borders, ornamental landscapes, cut-flower arrangements