oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'

How to Grow and Care for oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'

oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding' · Papaver 'Plum Pudding'

Will grow well in any kind of soil that is well drained, not too fertile and in full sun. It may require some form of support to avoid collapsing in windy or rainy weather conditions. See staking perennials for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'

oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Will grow well in any kind of soil that is well drained, not too fertile and in full sun. It may require some form of support to avoid collapsing in windy or rainy weather conditions. See staking perennials for further advice

How to Water oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

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What Soil Is Best for oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

Cut back foliage as it dies down

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How to Propagate oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

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

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How to Transplant oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

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How to Care for oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding' in Winter?

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How to Plant oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

Will grow well in any kind of soil that is well drained, not too fertile and in full sun. It may require some form of support to avoid collapsing in windy or rainy weather conditions. See staking perennials for further advice

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How to Repot oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

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How to Harvest oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'?

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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 'Plum Pudding'

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More General Info About oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'

Attributes of oriental poppy 'Plum Pudding'

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

Species
Papaver 'Plum Pudding'
Genus
Papaver
Family
Papaveraceae
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