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- Q.Planting Poppy Seeds - My poppies have died. Can I plant their seeds now or should I wait till spring? I live in western ...
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- Q.Poppies - I have lots of poppies ready to flower and next thing the stem gets all floppy and the poppies just ...
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happyge on
November 9, 2016Q.planting poppy seeds
My poppies have died. Can I plant their seeds now or should I wait till spring? I live in western Washington.
Answered by
Alisma on
November 9, 2016
Certified ExpertA.In gardening zones 7 and warmer, you can plant the seeds now by directly sowing them in your garden. In zones 6 and colder, it is best to wait until spring.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/washington-planting-zones.htm
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Anonymous on
February 24, 2017Q.Planting Poppy “bulbs”
I am not certain when planting two oriental poppy bulbs, which I received last week as a present, how to plant them. They are very thin. Which end of the bulb is planted deepest? In other words, which we up is the bulb planted? Jim Birnie
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 24, 2017A.Poppies do not grow from bulbs. In fact the plant develops a tap root from which the plant will spread from.
You can make divisions of existing plantings and replant.
If you received the dried poppy seed pods, you can shake the seeds directly into the garden to direct sow.Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-poppy-flowers.htm
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Chouchounette on
May 3, 2017
Limerick, IrelandQ.Poppies
I have lots of poppies ready to flower and next thing the stem gets all floppy and the poppies just fall limp without opening.
- Answered by
DLarum on
May 4, 2017
Certified ExpertA.They may need an all purpose flower fertilizer as this could be a nutrient deficiency. They may also be stretching too much for sunlight if they are not receiving enough. Poppies dont like to be too wet either, wet feet can cause legginess also. This article may help
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-oriental-poppies.htm
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mansher20 on
May 25, 2017
7bQ.dead heading recommendations for poppies
advantages or disadvantages of dead heading ornamental poppies ---thank you
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 27, 2017A.Dead heading will help you control self seeding.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-oriental-poppies.htm
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Anonymous on
June 3, 2017Q.chinese poppy
The leaves at the bottom are yellow. Should I "trim" the plant? I purchased 2 of these plants on clearance for $1, 2 years ago, planted them and waited 2 years for them to bloom. I had no idea what they were as there was no ID tag with them. Talk about a surprise this year !!! So what do I do now that the lower foliage is yellow and the flowers have drooped?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 3, 2017A.If your plants have already bloomed and the temperatures in your area are beginning to heat up, your Poppy may be starting to go dormant (which is normal). They don't bloom for too terribly long, and they're normally done by the time the summer flowers get going. Extra water will actually kill them, so let them live out their lifecycle so that you can enjoy them next year!
This article may help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-oriental-poppies.htm
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Anonymous on
June 20, 2017Q.Planting Poppy “Bulbs”
A friend just gave me a bag full of poppy "bulbs" that she cut from her outdoor garden in Michigan. I love poppy plants but have no idea what I'm supposed to do with these bulbs (see photo). Am I supposed to plant the entire bulb? Do I somehow have to extract seeds from these bulbs (if so, how) and when can I plant them?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 20, 2017A.The Poppy seeds are inside the seed pod and you can gently tap out the seeds unto a paper plate when the pods are dry.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-oriental-poppies.htm
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Jesse Weaver on
July 6, 2017
MichiganQ.Poppy seeds
I am growing some poppies in my garden, how do I know when they are ready? Whenever I cut one down, all the seeds inside are white and sticky. Do I let them dry out inside the pod? When do they turn black? Basically, what does the plant look like when the seeds are ready?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2017A.Yes, the seed pods should dry before harvesting for seed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-oriental-poppies.htm
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