{"product_id":"flanders-poppy","title":"Flanders Poppy Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Flanders Poppy, also known as Corn Poppy or Remembrance Poppy, is a hardy annual that produces stunning red flowers with delicate, papery petals\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e This historic and symbolic flower readily grows in disturbed soils, making it an excellent choice for wildflower meadows, garden borders, and naturalized plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its ability to self-seed naturally, the Flanders Poppy ensures a sustained bloom year after year when allowed to go to seed. Its flowers pair beautifully with cornflowers, daisies, and other meadow species, creating a superb summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can you grow Flanders Poppy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlanders Poppy thrives in zones 3–9 and prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil. It is ideal for wildflower meadows, roadside plantings, and low-maintenance gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Historic Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe, the Flanders Poppy became an enduring symbol of remembrance and renewal after blooming profusely on the battlefields of World War I. Its seeds can lie dormant for years and germinate when the soil is disturbed, making it a powerful symbol of resilience and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow in fall or early spring for early blooms.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Start indoors in late winter or direct sow in spring after the last frost.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Direct sow in spring or mulch young plants to protect them from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Flanders Poppy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds on the surface of well-drained soil, spacing plants 15–30 cm (6–12 in) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged until plants are established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms begin in early summer and continue throughout the season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming, or let them go to seed for natural regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoing to Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some flowers to fully mature and dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e When seed pods turn brown and rattle, harvest them before they open.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake to release seeds and allow them to dry completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Viability up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644642517360,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-020","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/flower-1449981_1280_975f842f-2eff-4381-af36-038c39edea26.jpg?v=1776549105","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-ie\/products\/flanders-poppy","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}