Papaver somniferum 'Danebrog'

Also Known As

Papaver 'Danebrog'
Papaver hybrida 'Danish Flag'
Papaver somniferum 'Danish Flag'
Danebrog Poppy
Danish Flag Poppy
Danish Flag Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 36"-60"
W: 8"-15"

planting zones

1-11

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Papaver somniferum 'Danebrog' plant details

Papaver somniferum 'Danebrog' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer green, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver somniferum 'Danebrog'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 36 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: green, red, white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, heirloom, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver somniferum 'Danebrog'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This cheerful poppy sports “feathered” bright red petals with a soft white center cross and creamy yellow stamens around a lime green center. Show us your Viking!! Plant some of these around to wave in the breeze on their 2-3’ stems late spring to early summer! Sun to part shade, decent soil, average water. Large attractive poppy seed heads provide seeds for next years crop and poppy seed muffins. Annual all zones but reseeds. Easy. Deer resistant. Bee plant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

In gardens of Elizabethan times, opium poppies were found in many different colors and forms, many of great beauty, such as this single variety with scarlet petals fringed at the tips with a cross of pure white. The overlong name given at that time; John Silver-pin, fair without and foul within" refers to its unpleasant aroma when smelled up close. Self sows.

By: Select Seeds

Fantastic traffic stopping 4-5” blooms display a brilliant white Maltese cross against brightest true red fringed petals. Frilly anthers & a lime green ovary make it even better. The day the buds of these babies unfurl your voice will go up 2 octaves & your heart will swell with joy! Early planting & rich soil are best! Self-sows! Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to West Virginia.