oriental poppy varieties

10 oriental poppies to grow

Papaver orientale 'Maiden's Blush'
Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere' (Goliath Group)
Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum'
Papaver orientale 'Turkenlouis'
Papaver orientale 'Garden Glory'
Papaver orientale 'Avebury Crimson'
Papaver orientale 'Wisley Beacon'
Papaver orientale 'Manhattan'

How big do oriental poppies get?

Most Oriental poppies reach somewhere between 3 to 4 feet tall, with a spread of 1 to 2 feet. However, there are several compact varieties that only reach 2 feet in height.

Are Oriental Poppies perennials?

Oriental Poppies are one of the most brilliant herbaceous perennials to grace the early summer garden. The flowers appear to be fashioned of crepe paper and can be more than 6" across on stems to 3' in height. Compact varieties such as 'Peter Pan' and the delicious 'Watermelon' are also available.

Do Oriental poppies rebloom?

They can establish their roots and get the winter chilling they need to bloom the following spring. Spring planted Oriental Poppies often will not bloom until the following year.

Do Oriental poppies multiply?

The clumps will become larger each year, but will never be invasive. So, based on their growth habits, spring and fall answers the question of when is the best time to plant oriental poppies and the rule of green-thumb is spring where the winters are cold and fall where the winters are warm.

Do Oriental poppies grow back every year?

Oriental poppies are a doddle to grow. They can be grown in pots or in the ground, and are easy to care for throughout the year as long as they have sandy, free draining soil and a sunny position.

Are Oriental Poppies poisonous to dogs?

The poppy plant has a distinct red flower and is possibly one of the best known wildflowers. While the poppy may be aesthetically pleasing, it is toxic if ingested. If your dog eats this plant, you need to contact your veterinarian immediately for an evaluation of your pet’s health.

Are Oriental Poppies Hardy?

Oriental poppies are easy to grow, long-lived and tolerant of many types of soils as long as it is well drained. They really do not do well in a soil that stays wet during the winter, however they don't mind poor soils, or rich soils. They do best in a sunny spot.

Do poppies come back every year?

Annual poppies come back every year when you leave the spring blooms on the plant so they can drop their seeds. ... Remove the spent flowers of perennial poppies to keep the plants flowering until late spring or early summer and prevent self-sowing.

Can Oriental poppies be grown in pots?

It is not difficult to grow poppies in containers as long as you plant them in the correct sized pot, use quality soil, and give them adequate light and water. ... Fill the container to 1 ½ inches (3.8 cm.) from the top with the humus-rich potting soil. Sow poppy seeds directly on top of the soil.

Do you deadhead Oriental poppies?

Cut back and deadhead Oriental poppies after flowering. Cutting them right back to ground level will stimulate growth of fresh new foliage, and perhaps even some new blooms. Mulching and feeding will help to support this new growth.

Where is the best place to plant poppies?

Poppies will grow in most soils but for the best results grow in a well-drained soil in full sun. They thrive in alkaline, acid or neutral soil.

Are poppies invasive?

They have become highly invasive and a nuisance even though they are beautiful. ... Typically, Papaver plants are not considered invasive although they often reseed given the right climate and placement. It is unlikely that you are having difficulty with invasive Oriental, Iceland or Alpine poppies.

When should I plant Oriental poppy seeds?

Direct sowing is the standard method for growing Oriental poppies. The seeds need cold to germinate, so most gardeners sow the seeds in fall, when the soil has cooled after the heat of late summer. If you miss the fall plating, you can sow seeds in spring, about one month before the last frost.

Do poppies like sun?

Poppies need at least 6 hours of sun. Some varieties of poppies grow very large, up to 5 feet tall. Plan accordingly and plant poppies where they will have room to grow. Many varieties of poppies reseed easily.

Do poppies self seed?

If left to seed poppies self-sow, so avoid unwanted spread by removing faded flowers in good time. To harvest seed pods, cut when the pods turn light brown and dry out for 1-2 weeks before breaking open and storing seeds in a jar for up to two years.

How long do Poppies take to grow from seed?

Seeds will sprout in 20-30 days. Sow on the surface of the soil, or barely cover seeds. Thin to a minimum of 15cm (6″) apart. Poppies are easy to grow and the self-sow with abandon, without becoming weedy.

Are poppies easy to grow?

Depending on the type, poppies can be annuals, perennials, or biennials; highly prized or annoyingly aggressive; and extremely easy to grow or maddeningly difficult.

Will poppies grow in clay soil?

Poppies love plenty of sun and well-drained soil, are drought-tolerant and deer- and rabbit-resistant. They adapt to most climates and many soil types, including sandy and heavy clay. Poppies do not like shade, heavy soils or locations with too much water retention.

How poisonous are poppies?

Crude poppy material at any dose is highly poisonous. The alkaloids are extremely toxic and can cause convulsions, asphyxiation and death. Using any part of the poppy, in any way, is life-threatening; people in Tasmania have died from doing this.

Can the smell of lilies harm dogs?

Exposure to the Lily of the Valley plant, however, is toxic to cats and dogs (and people) and can cause cardiac arrythmias and death. Gloriosa Lily can cause multi-system failure in cats and dogs that chew on them.

Are poppies bad for dogs?

Toxicity to pets

Ingestion of any part of the plant can result in sedation or an excited (e.g., euphoric) state. Clinical signs of poppy or opioid poisoning include inappetance, crying, pinpoint pupils (dogs), dilated pupils (cats), or staring off into space.