Papaver rhoeas 'Flanders Field' |
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Flanders Poppy |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:
Description
This beautiful annual has bright red single flowers, each petal often marked at its base with a large black blotch. Sow seeds in spring. Flanders Poppy is attractive near entries, walkways, and in containers. It can reach 3' tall and prefers full sun in well draining, rich soil. It may re-sow.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.