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Papaver Somniferum Flemish Antique Peony Seeds<\/h2>\n

(Double Peony-Flowered Opium Poppy \u2014 Bicolour Cream and Rose)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Papaver somniferum Flemish Antique Peony is a flower with a history as rich as its appearance. In the 17th century, these were the poppies of celebrated Dutch and Flemish flower paintings, and in the 18th century this antique type was celebrated as being equal to carnations \u2014 a favored flower of that time. The name Flemish Antique is not merely decorative \u2014 it reflects a genuine lineage connecting this variety to the lavishly detailed floral still-life paintings of masters like Jan Brueghel and Rachel Ruysch, where the same crumpled, bi-colored peony blooms appeared as treasured specimens among roses, tulips, and irises.<\/p>\n

The large<\/strong>, fully double blooms<\/strong> are cream<\/strong> in color and generously veined, striped<\/strong>, and splodged with an old-fashioned rosy, red \u2014 a bicolor combination that creates an effect unlike any solid-colored poppy. Each flower is unique, with the cream and crimson distributed differently across individual blooms, giving the display a naturally varied, painterly quality. Each bloom is densely packed with beautifully crumpled, bi-colored petals, creating a truly opulent display that sits atop strong stout stems adorned with distinctive heart-shaped, silvery-blue leaves.<\/p>\n

Throughout the summer, large, fully double peony-shaped cream flowers splashed with rosy, red are followed by large, barrel-shaped blue-green seed pods that continue the ornamental interest after flowering. These seed pods are among the finest in the Papaver somniferum group \u2014 large<\/strong>, barrel<\/strong>–shaped<\/strong>, and elegantly crowned<\/strong>, they are outstanding material for dried flower arrangements.
\nAs with all Papaver somniferum varieties, Flemish Antique strongly prefers direct sowing and does not transplant well \u2014 the taproot is sensitive<\/strong> to disturbance<\/strong> and transplanting<\/strong> typically kills or severely sets back plants. Sow<\/strong> directly<\/strong> where plants are to flower, thin to good spacing, and allow nature to take its course.<\/p>\n

In Gulf conditions, Flemish Antique performs as a cool-season direct-sow annual, best established from October sowings for flowering from December through February. Self-seeding freely, plants that are allowed to set seed will naturalize in the garden and return the following season.<\/p>\n

Variety Details<\/h3>\n
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  • Variety: Flemish Antique Peony<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Group: Paeoniflorum (fully double peony-flowered)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Species: Papaver somniferum<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Family: Papaveraceae<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower type: Fully double, peony-style, bicolour<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower color: Cream, generously veined and splashed with old-rose crimson<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower diameter: 10\u201312 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Height: 90 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Spread: 30\u201345 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Foliage: Heart-shaped, silvery-blue glaucous leaves<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Germination: 14\u201321 days at 16\u201318\u00b0C, requires light<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Sowing method: Direct sow only \u2014 does not transplant well<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Seed pods: Large, barrel-shaped, blue green \u2014 decorative fresh and dried<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Historical significance: The poppy of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish master paintings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Features<\/h3>\n
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    • Historic bicolour double poppy \u2014 cream with old-rose crimson veining and splashes.<\/li>\n
    • Each flower uniquely patterned \u2014 a naturally varied, painterly garden display.<\/li>\n
    • Fully double peony-style blooms 10\u201312 cm across \u2014 among the most opulent of annual flowers.<\/li>\n
    • Strong stout stems to 90 cm \u2014 excellent for cutting.<\/li>\n
    • Distinctive silvery-blue glaucous foliage \u2014 beautiful backdrop for the bicolour flowers.<\/li>\n
    • Large barrel-shaped blue-green seed pods \u2014 outstanding for drying and arrangements.<\/li>\n
    • Historical lineage \u2014 the poppy of Dutch and Flemish master flower paintings.<\/li>\n
    • Direct sow annual \u2014 easy to establish with no transplanting required.<\/li>\n
    • Self-seeds freely \u2014 naturalizes and returns in subsequent seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Plant Information<\/h3>\n
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      • Height: 90 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Spread: 30\u201345 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Plant type: Hardy annual<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Foliage: Heart-shaped, deeply toothed, pale silvery-blue glaucous leaves<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Sun: Full sun to partial shade<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Soil: Well-drained soil of average to good fertility; tolerates most well-drained soils<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Water: Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once established<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Spacing: 25\u201330 cm after thinning<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Seed Germination<\/h3>\n
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        • Sowing method: Direct sow ONLY \u2014 do not start in trays or transplant; root disturbance kills the plant<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Seed depth: Surface sow or very light cover (2\u20133 mm) \u2014 seeds require light to germinate<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Germination time: 14\u201321 days at 16\u201318\u00b0C<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Ideal germination temperature: 16\u201318\u00b0C<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Scatter seeds thinly on the surface of well-loosened, well-drained soil.<\/li>\n
        • Mix seeds with fine sand before sowing for more even distribution.<\/li>\n
        • Press lightly into the soil surface or cover very lightly.<\/li>\n
        • Water gently and keep consistently moist until germination occurs.<\/li>\n
        • Once seedlings appear and are large enough to handle, thin to 25\u201330 cm apart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Growing Tips<\/h3>\n
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          • Flemish Antique Peony is one of the most rewarding direct-sow annuals in the cottage garden tradition \u2014 scatter seeds, water, and stand back.<\/li>\n
          • The essential rules are the same as all Papaver somniferum: direct sow only, never transplant, thin generously to good spacing.<\/li>\n
          • Prepare the sowing area by loosening the soil well \u2014 poppies perform best in recently disturbed, friable soil.<\/li>\n
          • Scatter seeds thinly on the surface, mixing with fine sand for easier distribution.<\/li>\n
          • Press lightly into the soil. Water daily until germination, then reduce frequency as plants establish.<\/li>\n
          • For a continuous flowering season in the Gulf, make succession sowings every 2\u20133 weeks from October through November.<\/li>\n
          • Each sowing will flower approximately 80\u201390 days after sowing, creating a rolling sequence of bloom across the cool season.<\/li>\n
          • For cut flower use, harvest stems just as the buds are beginning to crack open and show color.<\/li>\n
          • .Immediately sear the cut stem end with a flame for 5\u201310 seconds, then place in cool water.<\/li>\n
          • The bicolour flowers of Flemish Antique are particularly striking in arrangements \u2014 the cream and crimson combination works beautifully alongside white flowers, soft pinks, and deeper burgundy tones.<\/li>\n
          • Allow some plants to set seed at the end of the season for natural self-seeding and for harvesting the ornamental barrel-shaped seed pods.<\/li>\n
          • The large blue-green pods of Flemish Antique are exceptional in dried arrangements, fresh or dried.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Gulf Planting Season<\/h3>\n
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            • Best sowing time in the Gulf: October\u2013November (direct sow)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Expected flowering: December\u2013February<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Note<\/strong>: Self-seeds freely \u2014 naturalizes in Gulf gardens. Plants decline as temperatures rise in spring. Succession sowing every 2\u20133 weeks extends the display season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Garden and Floral Uses<\/h3>\n
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              • Fresh cut flowers \u2014 striking bicolour blooms; sear stems immediately after cutting Cottage Garden\u00a0borders and beds<\/li>\n
              • Mixed annual displays \u2014 pairs beautifully with white, pink, and burgundy flowers<\/li>\n
              • Dried flower arrangements \u2014 large decorative barrel-shaped seed pods<\/li>\n
              • Heritage and historical garden planting<\/li>\n
              • Pollinator gardens \u2014 attractive to bees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Somniferum Flemish Antique Peony is one of the most historically celebrated and visually romantic annual poppies \u2014 producing large, voluptuous, fully double peony-style flowers densely packed with cream petals generously veined, striped, and splashed in old-fashioned rosy-red crimson. Reaching 90 cm<\/strong> on stout stems with distinctive silvery-blue foliage, Flemish Antique was the poppy of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish master paintings and remains one of the most opulent cottage garden annuals available today.<\/p>\n

                Packet Size: Contains 200 seeds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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