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Papaver Somniferum Danish Flag

€2,75 EUR
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Papaver Somniferum "Danish Flag" is a poppy variety. The papaver somniferum Danish Flag is an annual plant, growing to 50-80 cm tall, with matte blue-green leaves and a large red and white flower with jagged petals, visually looking like a white cross on a red background, often compared to the Danish flag, of about 10 cm in diameter. The papaver somniferum is versatile as it it used for its seeds in bakery or bread making and is a fabulous ornamental in the garden. It is also used by herbalists. Please note this plant is poisonous if improperly used and may be poisonous to pets. Please always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner or a qualified herbalist before using this plant, parts of the plant or its essential oil medicinally. Please note the seeds are much smaller than the other poppy seeds.

Scientific Name: Papaver somniferum

Plant Life Cycle: annual

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil requirement: Well draining and rich

Sowing and cultivation: Sow from April to June. Flowering season is from September to October