Will oriental poppies cross pollinate with papaver somniferum poppies?

Question

Can I cross pollinate oriental poppies with ornamental poppies to produce a hybrid?

Answer 1

Yes! Poppies hybridize easily. You can hand pollinate for more control.

Here are a couple of articles that will help:

https://wimastergardener.org/article/breadseed-or-opium-poppy-papaver-somniferum/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/saving-poppy-seeds.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/alternative-pollination.htm