Poppy ‘Flanders Red’ (Papaver rhoeas)

Striking, sun-loving annual with delicate, mid-green, scalloped leaves. In spring, red cup-shaped flowers with a silky texture and a black centre appear from a strong stem. Poppy Flanders Red is best grown in humus-rich, free-draining soil in all day sun. Moderate to high water requirements.

Position: Full sun to part shade
Height: 30-40cm
Width: 20cm

Garden Uses:

• • Mass plantings

  • Features in pots/containers

  • Annual displays

  • Border plants

  • Fillers

  • General landscaping

Planting Tips
Garden Beds: Make sure to prepare the soil prior to planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to condition and revitalise tired soils. Make sure to blend compost/manures with the pre-existing soil. Once the soil has been prepare, dig a hole which is wider, but not deeper, than the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.

Container Gardens: Make sure that the container chosen is large enough for the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant. Make a hole which is wider but not deeper than the original size of the pot the plant came in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Water the plant in to settle the roots.

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