Common Poppy 'Flemish Antique'

Papaver somniferum

How to grow Common Poppy 'Flemish Antique'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Flemish Antique is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Flemish Antique tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Flemish Antique from seed

Look to ensure a distance 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Flemish Antique

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Flemish Antique is a tender plant.

Harvesting Flemish Antique