Oriental Poppy

My oriental poppy pods opened and no flowers. They have bloomed in years past. What happened?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 05/01/2014 @ 9:46 pm

This could be due to a nutrient imbalance in the soil – such as high nitrogen and low phosphorus. Try adding some bone meal to the soil to bring up the phosphorus levels and encourage blooming. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm ^[1]

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