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- Q.Poppies Mistaken For Dandelions, Will They Survive? - While pulling dandelions, someone mistook my bed of poppies for dandelions. This just happened, in late April, before the plants ...
- Q.Name Of Melon Poppy, 30 In. Perennial, Four Petals, Yellow Center, Grey-green Notched Leaves. - Vigorous plant, forms c.24-inch clump, blooms early June to end Sept. in Zone 5.
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April 30, 2022Q.Poppies Mistaken For Dandelions, Will They Survive?
While pulling dandelions, someone mistook my bed of poppies for dandelions. This just happened, in late April, before the plants had any buds or flowers, but had a healthy crop of leaves coming up. There were about 4 pounds of leaves and about an inch at the root from below the dirt. I planted the little bit of the root at the end of the leaves of the 20 or 30 plants that were pulled. What else can I do? Any fertilizer or feed that could help them? I honestly don’t expect them to survive. The poppies have been there for 40 years, but every plant was severed an inch below the leaves. Will the deep roots survive? Will I lose my poppies?
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GKH_Susan on
May 2, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Even if they don't regrow this year, I'll bet they will come back next year. They have a long taproot that restores itself. I would just care for them as you usually do.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-poppy-flowers.htm
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June 2, 2022Q.Name Of Melon Poppy, 30 In. Perennial, Four Petals, Yellow Center, Grey-green Notched Leaves.
Vigorous plant, forms c.24-inch clump, blooms early June to end Sept. in Zone 5.
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GKH_Susan on
June 13, 2022
Certified ExpertA.With so many varieties and types, and not knowing if the one you like is an old or newer poppy, I suggest looking in online seed catalogs for it.
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August 6, 2023Q.Mutation Of Poppy Colors
Poppy seeds planted from neighbor's pale lavender seeds. Leaves smooth with a sage color. My flowers turned out a brilliant fushia color. I'm not complaining as they are stunning but I'm wondering HOW this happened. Her photo is the lavender. Mine fushia.
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GKH_Susan on
August 7, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Whoa! I like yours! Her plants no doubt were hybrids and seeds from hybrids do not necessarily look like the parent plant. The seeds can take on the characteristics of one of the plants that were cross-pollinated. Here is more about hybrid seeds and heirlooms:
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October 19, 2023 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 23, 2023
Certified ExpertA.While these are not true poppies, I believe you are looking for the Himalayan blue poppy. We don't recommend plant or product vendors, but a quick Internet search did pop up some seed vendors. Most were in the UK, but at least one looked like a reputable seed company in the U.S. I would refrain from purchasing from individuals, but stick to reputable seed companies.
I notice you live in Reno, which may be too warm for these plants. They have specific growing requirements, and they can be difficult. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/himalayan-poppy/growing-himalayan-blue-poppy.htm
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