New poppys

You're looking for some new poppy plants! Here are some popular varieties and tips to help you grow your own:

Popular Poppy Varieties:

  1. Shirley Poppy (Papaver rhoeas): A classic, easy-to-grow variety with delicate, papery petals in shades of pink, red, and white.
  2. Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale): Large, showy flowers in vibrant colors like red, pink, and white, with delicate, lacy foliage.
  3. Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule): Bright yellow, orange, or red flowers with delicate, papery petals and a sweet fragrance.
  4. California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica): A drought-tolerant, low-maintenance variety with bright orange flowers and delicate, lacy foliage.

Tips for Growing Poppy Plants:

  1. Choose a sunny spot: Poppy plants love full sun to partial shade, so choose a spot that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
  2. Well-draining soil: Poppy plants don't like wet feet, so make sure the soil drains well and isn't prone to waterlogging.
  3. Sow seeds in fall or early spring: Poppy seeds can be sown in the fall, about 8 weeks before the first frost, or in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked.
  4. Thin seedlings: Once seedlings emerge, thin them out to about 12-18 inches apart to give them room to grow.
  5. Deadhead: Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding.
  6. Fertilize lightly: Poppy plants don't require a lot of fertilizer, but a light application of balanced fertilizer in the spring can help promote healthy growth.

I hope this helps you grow some beautiful poppy plants!