Planting and Growing oriental poppy
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water oriental poppy?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for oriental poppy?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for oriental poppy?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for oriental poppy?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for oriental poppy?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize oriental poppy?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune oriental poppy?
Cut spent flowering stems back to the ground, cut back foliage as it fades
Learn more →How to Propagate oriental poppy?
Propagate by seed, by division in spring, or by root cuttings in late autumn and early winter
Learn more →How to Transplant oriental poppy?
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Learn more →How to Care for oriental poppy in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant oriental poppy?
Will thrive in most soils, as long as there is good drainage, but a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is not too acidic is ideal. Position in full sun
Learn more →How to Repot oriental poppy?
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Learn more →How to Harvest oriental poppy?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of oriental poppy
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