Of all the varieties of poppies that exist in nature, the most beautiful, favorite among gardeners is considered to be an oriental poppy for many years. Planting and care of this magnificent flower will not require special skills, knowledge of agricultural technology. Some difficulties can arise only when transplanting an adult plant - I want to tell you about these, other nuances.
By its beauty, this flower is able to compete even with a rose, and it can simply outshine many common garden residents. Large saturated red poppy buds bloom with the advent of summer, the stems of the plant can reach a meter height. The poppy grows in powerful bushes, and thanks to the efforts of breeders, it now boasts a wide range of colors, a diverse texture of petals.
Varieties of cream and pink color, photo:
Perennial oriental poppy can be propagated by sowing seeds in the soil, dividing the bush, green shoots. Cuttings (lateral shoots) must first be rooted, about 2 or 3 years must pass before they give color. Transplanting this plant is quite difficult, but still possible, despite the fact that it does not respond well to moving from place to place.
When to sow oriental poppy?
If annual poppies bloom in the same year, then perennial plants are likely to show their buds to the world for the next season (for example, if you sow seeds in the fall). If sown in spring, then the flowers on the bushes will appear later than in autumn crops. By the very beginning of summer, poppies bloom for only 2 weeks. The poppy fruit is like a box, covered with a “lid” on top, when this box dries, small holes form between it and the lid. If you leave boxes with seeds on the bushes, then by self-seeding, seeds will spill out through these very holes. This cycle can be repeated annually if boxes are not collected.
How to collect oriental poppy seeds? There is nothing complicated: you need to wait for the boxes to dry completely, trim them carefully, and store them in a dense cloth bag. You can leave small, grayish-black seeds directly in the boxes, or you can remove the lid and pour the seed into a glass container. Sometimes in areas you can see flower heads wrapped in gauze cloth - this is also one of the methods of collecting seeds, which does not allow seeds to wake up on the ground. As you know, poppy seeds can be used not only for breeding flowers, it is also a food product that is widely used in cooking.
Boxes with seeds, photo:
How to sow oriental poppy? Sowing material is buried in specially designed beds or immediately directly into the ground in the spring, if in the winter - in the fall. As mentioned above, after sowing flowers appear in the second or third year.
The seeds themselves are very small, they don’t even have to be deeply buried, you can only gently squeeze them, cover them with special material for plants. If the seeds were sown in order to obtain seedlings, then at the phase of the appearance of 5 young leaves of the plant, you can dig and plant in flower beds or beds. However, most often this seedling method is not used, and seeds are immediately sown on the supposed permanent residence of the flower.
Eastern poppy, photo:
There is an opinion that for subsequent comfortable germination, poppy seeds need stratification, that is, “shake” with cold. That is why experienced gardeners recommend sowing in early spring, when the likelihood of frost is still great. If you live in regions with a mild climate - sow poppy in the fall, so the seeds will receive the necessary stratification, with the advent of spring they will sprout safely. At the place of the future flower garden, simply loosen the earth with a rake, sprinkle seed, sometimes it is mixed with sand - here is at your discretion. Top seeds are sprinkled with a thin layer of loose earth. The main thing is not to deepen them much, since subsequently they simply don’t have enough strength to reach up. The landing site should be watered, but carefully, without flooding.
How to grow oriental poppy?
This plant is quite unpretentious, tolerates low temperatures well. Despite the fact that it prefers sunny places, it also grows well, blooms in the shade. Like all flowers, poppies love soil saturated with mineral fertilizing, and it can also be pre-fertilized with compost or humus. They give good results when planting in sandy soil, under any circumstances they react very poorly to stagnation of water, too abundant watering. This plant is not afraid of stones in the soil, grows well on sandy soil. Due to its long, rod-shaped root, it extracts moisture from the ground, and can do without watering for a long time.
This type of poppy responds relatively well to transplantation, however, this process is best carried out with the onset of autumn, when it comes to rains. In order to avoid damage to the roots, for better survival, transplantation of Oriental poppy should be carried out together with an earthen lump. It is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the stem root system of the flower, therefore, the depth of digging of the soil at the site of the future flower garden should be at least 30-40 cm. During this process, it will be advisable to make compost or humus, from 5 to 10 ty kg of such organic fertilizers.
You should know that the maximum period of comfortable growth, abundant flowering of poppies on the same site is about 5-7 years, after which his place of residence needs to be changed. This representative of the plant world is large in size, so even when planting (and transplanting), make sure that the distance between the bushes is approximately 50-70 cm.
If you lay peat or mulch around the bushes, it will not only look aesthetically attractive, but will also benefit the flower. The plant can be fed with mineral fertilizers with the advent of spring, during the growth of leaves, as well as during budding, that is, before flowering itself.
When to transplant poppy east?
Since this plant is a perennial, one can imagine what size it can reach in 3-5 years of life. A large spreading bush can be divided, thereby multiplying it. To do this, it is not necessary to completely extract the plant from the soil, you can try to carefully separate the rhizome fragment from the side.
It cannot be said that oriental poppy is very well taking root in a new place, but if you pay attention to it and surround it with care, the result will be crowned with success.
Keep in mind that its roots are quite fragile, so to get the best result, separate the roots on the sides. The best time for this operation is the month of May, when the plant has not yet begun to bloom. To minimize the risk of rhizome fracture, the detachable fragment should be covered with a large lump of earth. When you can transplant an oriental poppy - the Internet will help to find many recommendations on this question, which mention the period of rest of the flower. It turns out that after the plant fades, the procedure for dividing the rhizome can also be carried out.
The method of propagation by dividing the bush is still good because after the procedure, it gives almost a 100% guarantee that all varietal characters of the species will be preserved. Thus, the new bushes will have similar decorative features as the mother plant. To do this, the poppy bush is completely removed from the soil together with an earthen lump, after which it is extremely carefully divided into several fragments. These parts are called delenki, they are seated, observing a distance of 70-80 cm from one another. Remember that with the onset of winter, in the first year of life, such plants will need to be covered with special covering material.
It is also possible propagation of Oriental poppy by cuttings. To do this, you need to separate the side shoots from the bush, weak representatives are usually chosen for this role. After cutting, the cuttings are kept in a disinfectant for about 24 hours (you can also use the Kornevin solution to stimulate root formation). At the end of the specified time, shoots are planted in containers with moist, loose soil, covered with a plastic film or transparent disposable (plastic) glasses. After root formation, the cuttings are transplanted into a flower bed. If for any reason you need to transfer the whole bush to a new place, it should be dug up with an earthen lump immediately after flowering.
Oriental poppy in garden design
Unfortunately, the bright beauty of poppies is short-lived. The cut flower will stand in the flowerpot for no more than one day, and the blooming flower in the flowerbed - a little more, about 2-3 days. After this time, the plant loses its petals, a box with seeds remains in place of the bud. It should be noted that such a bush also has a peculiar beauty. A rounded seed box is crowned with a “cap” with carved edges, and a thin graceful stalk elevates it above other plants.
Oriental poppy is a very tall plant that looks very harmonious with other flowers. It can be used as a background for lower-growing garden representatives, as well as a separate decorative element of the flower garden. It is very convenient to place a poppy in the background of the flowerbed, during a short flowering period it will show itself in all its glory, while its neighbors will still grow. Thus, other flowers will not obscure it during flowering, and subsequently hide the faded bushes when they grow and give color themselves.
On the flowerbed, as the main emphasis, it will look harmoniously with geraniums, oregano, white or blue garden bells, yarrow, irises, lupins. Plants with ornamental leaves, such as hosts or astilbe, can act as framing for the poppy bush. To close the bush after flowering, plant other perennials next to it that have wide spreading leaves, for example, a buzulnik or trillium. Oriental poppy, planted along the borders, looks good, but you should remember about its high growth.
Poppy with clematis, photo:
It is advisable that some support be present near the bushes, otherwise the plant under its weight can simply lie on the ground. This flower perfectly complements the atmosphere of a rustic or Provence-style garden. Remember that poppy does not tolerate excessive moisture in the root system. If there are places on the site that are subject to flooding during spring snowmelt, you cannot place a flower bed or flowerbed there. The sunny side of the site with fertile soil is the best place for poppies, where it will grow in all its glory, will delight you with a magnificent color.
Sometimes in flower forums you can see such a question - why doesn’t the oriental poppy bloom? If the plant was planted by sowing seeds, then in the second or even third year of life, it can give only one or two buds. This is usually followed by a surge of active flowering. If you plant it in a very shaded area, tying flower buds can slow down significantly. Due to the lack of proper care, the poppy may also not give flowers. Damage to the roots, for example, with too active loosening, can also be the reason for the lack of buds. Plant recovery after such an injury is quite slow. Transplanting a bush from place to place is another reason for the temporary absence of flowers (it takes time for the poppy to take root).
Buds, photo:
Caring for oriental poppies after flowering consists in cutting off yellowed, dried stems, leaves - this is done if you do not plan to collect seed. The ground part of the plant is cut off near the ground itself, by the beginning of autumn new leaves appear, but not so sprawling and tall. If you want to save the seeds, then after the flowering period ends, leave everything as it is, wait for the seed bolls to completely dry, then carefully cut them. After collecting the seeds, the ground part of the plant must be pruned; by the time of the cold weather poppies can be covered with mulch, but not necessarily, as they are quite frost-resistant.
It is also worth mentioning about diseases that can affect the plant - this is a black spotted fungus, ashtray (powdery mildew). The affected bush is recommended irrigation with preparations containing copper. Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate (vitriol), contact fungicide "Maxim", systemic fungicide "Topaz" will help you out. If the disease has made itself felt, then all affected leaves, shoots should be cut, burned, and the plant itself additionally fertilized with potassium top dressing.
For longer flowering, trim the seed heads of the poppy in a timely manner, of course, if you do not plan on collecting seed. To preserve its varietal qualities, oriental poppy for many years, planting and care for it should be carried out separately from other types of poppy. These are necessary so that the flowers do not pollinate among themselves, subsequently do not change the varietal color, texture of the petals. Plant these lush flowers in your garden - you can admire them for many years.
Reviews of those who planted oriental poppy
Sowed 3 species of poppy east from Gavrish, it is not strange all three species sprouted. In the week I’ll sit in separate cups. I’m just thinking, but will I get the “administrative fine” for poppy planting?
MargoRita
http://flower.wcb.ru/index.php?s=d6989bfcf043dfe03abdee76b9650c5e&showtopic=3250&st=180
Oriental poppy is decorative, so you can safely plant and not be afraid of any fine.
TAMARA CHERNIH
http://flower.wcb.ru/index.php?s=d6989bfcf043dfe03abdee76b9650c5e&showtopic=3250&st=180
Oriental poppy plant. He is not opium. But the pion-shaped poppy, the seeds of which are sold, can attract drug addicts or drug fighters.
Alla S
https://forum.krasmama.ru/viewtopic.php?t=241595
My varietal poppy Oriental grows, blooms without any shelter. This year, "gave out" a second bloom in early September. It is not necessary to shelter, the plant is winter-hardy, and, if it takes root, is unpretentious, even difficult to remove, since over the years it forms a very deep rhizome, even after digging up, something sprouts again.
Vaska
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My poppy is bred with seeds. Now it has occupied many beds. In June, it is insanely beautiful, but then it starts to annoy - too large rosettes and roots prevent other plants from developing fully. I dig up powerful bushes, plant them in other places, give something away, but it comes out again! 🙁 I hope that constant pulling out (especially in August) will weaken it. Therefore, it is necessary to plant it in a pre-planned place, it is possible even on the curb (now I sit in the curb with a swimsuit, primulas, hosts) in tall plants, for example, clematis. When the time of the swimsuit, poppy leaves, the hosts, primrose fill their gaps with leaves. So it turns out: the sheep - intact - the wolves - are full. 🙂
julia
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Oriental poppy is an unpretentious plant. His root is deep, pivotal, so he takes out moisture even in very dry weather. In addition, the leaves and stem are covered with hairs, which increases drought tolerance. For the whole summer you can never water it. And with regular watering, it blooms even more magnificent.
Expert Rozetka.ua
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