oriental poppy

How to Grow and Care for oriental poppy

oriental poppy · Papaver setiferum

Will thrive in most soils, as long as there is good drainage, but a moderately fertile, humus-rich moist soil that is not too acidic is ideal. Position in full sun

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Planting and Growing oriental poppy

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Sand · Chalk · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Will thrive in most soils, as long as there is good drainage, but a moderately fertile, humus-rich moist soil that is not too acidic is ideal. Position in full sun

How to Water oriental poppy?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for oriental poppy?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for oriental poppy?

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What Soil Is Best for oriental poppy?

Soil type
Clay · Sand · Chalk · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for oriental poppy?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize oriental poppy?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune oriental poppy?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate oriental poppy?

Propagate by seed, by division in spring, or by root cuttings in late autumn and early winter

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How to Transplant oriental poppy?

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How to Care for oriental poppy in Winter?

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How to Plant oriental poppy?

Will thrive in most soils, as long as there is good drainage, but a moderately fertile, humus-rich moist soil that is not too acidic is ideal. Position in full sun

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How to Repot oriental poppy?

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How to Harvest oriental poppy?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of oriental poppy

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Attributes of oriental poppy

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Papaver setiferum
Genus
Papaver
Family
Papaveraceae
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