{"product_id":"danish-flag-poppy","title":"Danish Flag Poppy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sharp contrasting colors of scarlet red and white are stunning in mass plantings. Petal edges are fringed and surround a white center in the shape of a cross. This heirloom flower has its named because the color arrangement appears like the Danish flag. After the petals drop the seed pods have their own appeal in the garden and when dried they make a great addition to floral decorations.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e300 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(50, 113, 56);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePapaver somniferum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOptimum soil temperatures are 50-65ºF. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow on the surface, press into soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Difficult to transplant, not recommended. Roots and stems are fragile. Sowing into individual biodegradable peat\/cow pots reduces root damage when transplanting. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell\/pot. Transplant a few weeks before the last frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in the fall. Sow a few seeds every 6-9\" or prepare a weed free seed bed and sprinkle down seeds. Thin the seedlings 6-9\" apart. Do not start poppies in hot weather. Germination and growth will be poor sow them in late fall and early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpright single stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 24-36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-9\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Full sun, part shade in hot climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Average, l\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eoamy, sandy, well-drained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to flower from seed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60-70 days, late spring to early summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlower beds, cottage and wildflower gardens, cut flowers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eattracts pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e Leave the flowers and pods on to self-seed for the following season. Deadhead flowers and pods if you don't want them to self-seed. Seed pods can be used for dried arrangements or left in the garden for winter appeal.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30931342327861,"sku":"66814","price":2.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/products\/danish-flag-poppy-flowers-pinetree-garden-seeds-912.jpg?v=1664570882","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/danish-flag-poppy","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}