Papaver orientale Roots (Spring-Planted) - Helen Elizabeth Pre-Order • Shipping Zones 9-12
- Perennial; Grows up to 30 Inches
- Attract Butterflies & Hummingbirds
- Good as Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Perennializing
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
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Fast Facts
Name: Papaver orientale Roots - Helen Elizabeth Botanical Name: Papaver orientale Life Cycle: Perennial Bulb/Tuber/Root Size: No. 1 Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring Features: Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Deer Resistant Color: Pink Blooms: Late Spring, Early Summer Plant Height: 3-4 feet Plant Spacing: 12 to 24 inches Planting Depth: Deep enough to accomodate the roots, with 1-2" covering the top Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Spring -
Planting Instructions
PLANTING ORIENTAL POPPIES ROOTS
Fall is the best time to plant Oriental Poppies. They can establish their roots and get the winter chilling they need to bloom the following spring.
WHERE TO PLANT ORIENTAL POPPIES
Site poppies in full sun. They do well in all types of well-draining soils. Be certain to avoid spots in your landscape that stay wet or puddle after a rain. Adequate drainage is key to ensure that the bulbs won’t rot in the ground. Adding 2 to 3 inches of compost, loam or sphagnum peat will help to promote good drainage.
HOW TO PLANT ORIENTAL POPPIES
Dig a hole that's deep enough to accommodate the long, carrot-like roots, up to 10-12" deep. Shallow planting is often the cause of failure, as is soil that is too wet. When inserted, there should be approximately 3 inches of soil covering the crown. Water your Oriental poppy plants during dry periods in the spring. After the blooming period has passed, it is not necessary to provide additional water. Oriental poppies go summer dormant, losing their foliage by late June.
At the end of your season, leave any new foliage on the plant. After the first hard frost, apply mulch to buffer soil temperature and help prevent the crowns from being heaved out of the soil.
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