{"product_id":"flanders-poppy","title":"Flanders Poppy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eFlanders Poppy, also known as the Corn Poppy or Remembrance Poppy, is a hardy annual that produces brilliant red flowers with delicate, paper-thin petals. This historic and symbolic flower thrives in disturbed soils, making it an ideal choice for meadows, garden borders, and wildflower plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eWith its ability to self-seed and spread naturally, Flanders Poppy ensures a long-lasting floral display year after year when allowed to set seed. 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It is well-suited for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003ewildflower meadows, roadside plantings, and low-maintenance gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eNative to Europe, Flanders Poppy became an enduring symbol of remembrance and renewal after flourishing in the battlefields of World War I. 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