Description
Flanders Field Poppy Seeds 6015.
Iconic, Brilliant Crimson Blooms with Deep Black Centres and Historic Significance.
Flanders Field Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is the legendary heirloom wildflower deeply rooted in Remembrance Day tradition and military history. Famous as the common field poppy of Europe, this symbolic variety produces an abundance of single, brilliant crimson-red blossoms, each anchored by a striking black central eye. Growing to 45 cm in height, its long-blooming nature and delicate habit make it a deeply meaningful and visually stunning choice for wildflower meadows, memorial gardens, cottage beds, and informal borders. Having naturalized across much of North America, it offers effortless, reliable beauty season after season.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6015
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Botanical Name: Papaver rhoeas
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Type: Heirloom Wildflower Annual
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Height: 45 cm
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Plant Spacing: 15–20 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Soil Preference: Average, well-draining garden soil
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Germination: 5–10 days
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Seed Depth: Barely cover (light dusting of soil)
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Seed Count: Approx. 1,200 seeds per packet (7,000 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Flanders Field Poppy establishes best when direct-sown straight into garden beds, as poppies develop fine taproots that prefer minimal handling.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked, or in early autumn for early spring germination. Choose a location in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil.
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Sowing Depth & Moisture: Lightly scatter seeds over prepared, weed-free soil and barely cover with a thin dusting of soil—light aids germination. Keep the seedbed consistently moist throughout the brief 5 to 10 day germination period.
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Thinning & Maintenance: Thin young seedlings to 15 to 20 cm apart once established. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong the flowering cycle, or leave mature seed pods at the end of the season to allow natural self-sowing year after year.
Why Flanders Field Poppy Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an iconic, deeply symbolic red wildflower that brings rich color, historic resonance, and effortless naturalizing beauty to your outdoor landscape, Flanders Field Poppy is an essential choice. Its easy direct-sowing nature and long bloom window make it a beloved classic across Canadian gardens.
