Papaver somniferum 'Flemish Antique'

Also Known As

Papaver x hybridum 'Flemish Antique'
Flemish Antique Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 4'
W: 12"

planting zones

1-11

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Papaver somniferum 'Flemish Antique' plant details

Papaver somniferum 'Flemish Antique' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver somniferum 'Flemish Antique'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver somniferum 'Flemish Antique'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tightly packed petticoats of petals burst from buds that seem too small to hold such luxuriant flowers. The myriad petals are stitched with cherry red, for a lovely soft color effect. In the 18th century this antique type was celebrated as being equal to carnations, a favored flower of that time; earlier, in the 17th century, they were the poppies of celebrated Dutch and Flemish flower paintings. Self sows.

By: Select Seeds

A reintroduction of the antique “Peony” poppy you see in the old Dutch paintings. It’s been a long time waiting for the seed to appear. Huge, fully double flowers with very ruffled white petals are streaked with crimson-pink or maroon, especially towards the petal tips. The streaking darkens as the flowers mature. A poppy to create memories with! Reseeds! Good soil is best. Poppy Fans - As cool season growers, Papavers should be planted only when extreme heat or extreme cold is not anticipated! Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to West Virginia.