Papaver somniferum 'Danish Flag' / 'Victoria Cross'
- Product number: 544700
- Origin: Central and Southern Europe, West Asia
- Latin: Opium poppy
An absolute eye-catcher with slightly fringed blood-red flowers. At the heart, a white cross (iron cross). They produce large seed pods, which are popular in flower arrangements, fresh or dried.
Poppies are a gem in the garden. They are also fantastic as cut flowers; cut them in bud when the color is just visible. You will see them fully unfurl...
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Latin: Papaver somniferum
Dutch: Reuzen Papaver
Also known as: Papaver
English: Breadseed or Opium Poppy
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- Flower colour: Deep red with a white cross in the heart
- Origin: Central and Southern Europe, West Asia
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Opium poppy
- Dutch: Oriental Poppy
- Also known as: Poppy
- English: Breadseed or Opium Poppy
