Red Flanders Poppy Seeds — Papaver rhoeas
Red Flanders Poppy Seeds — Papaver rhoeas
The Iconic Poppy of the Fields
Few flowers carry as much beauty and meaning as the Red Flanders Poppy (Papaver rhoeas). With its tissue-thin scarlet petals and delicate black centre, this beloved wildflower has graced meadows, roadsides, and cottage gardens for centuries. Scatter a packet and watch a sea of vivid red emerge — effortless, joyful, and utterly unforgettable.
Why Gardeners Love It
- 🌺 Iconic scarlet blooms — delicate, papery petals with a distinctive dark centre
- 📏 Grows 30–60 cm tall — perfect for wildflower meadows, borders, and cottage gardens
- 🐝 Excellent for pollinators — bees and hoverflies love these open, pollen-rich blooms
- 🌿 Naturalises beautifully — self-seeds freely for a naturalistic, meadow-style display year after year
- 🌱 Easy to grow — simply scatter and rake into bare soil; no fuss required
Growing Tips for New Zealand
Sow directly into well-drained soil in a sunny position. Flanders poppies thrive with autumn sowing in most NZ regions, germinating in spring for a stunning early summer display. They can also be sown in early spring. Scatter seeds thinly and rake lightly into the soil — they need light to germinate so don't bury them too deep. Thin to 15–20 cm apart for best results.
What's in the Packet
Each packet contains 50 seeds of Papaver rhoeas (Red Flanders).