Planting and Growing Papaver 'Watermelon'
| 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 Papaver 'Watermelon'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Papaver 'Watermelon'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Papaver 'Watermelon'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Papaver 'Watermelon'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Papaver 'Watermelon'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Papaver 'Watermelon'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Papaver 'Watermelon'?
Cut spent flowering stems back to the ground, unless seed heads are required. Cut back foliage as it fades in summer
Learn more →How to Propagate Papaver 'Watermelon'?
Propagate by division in spring, or by root cuttings in late autumn and early winter. Plants may produce seed, but seedlings may not be true to the parent plant
Learn more →How to Transplant Papaver 'Watermelon'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Papaver 'Watermelon' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Papaver 'Watermelon'?
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 and provide support, as stems can flop after heavy rain (see staking perennials)
Learn more →How to Repot Papaver 'Watermelon'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Papaver 'Watermelon'?
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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 Papaver 'Watermelon'
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