• Perennial; Prefers Sun/Partial Shade
• Late Spring to Early Summer Blooming, Deer and Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
• Drought Tolerant, Naturalizing, Low Maintenance

Product Description

• Fast Facts

  Name:	Papaver oriental Roots - Mix
  Botanical Name:	Papaver orientale
  Mix Contents:	Helen Elizabeth, Orange Glow, Patty's Plum
  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:	Mixed
  Blooms:	Late Spring, Early Summer
  Plant Height:	24-36 inches
  Plant Spacing:	12 to 24 inches
  Planting Depth:	Deep enough to accomodate the roots, with 1-2 inches covering the top
  Hardiness Zones:	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  Ships:	Spring

• Planting Instructions

  How to Plant Mixed Oriental Poppy Roots

  When to Plant Oriental Poppy Roots

  Papavers thrive when planted in either the Spring or the Fall. We keep our papaver roots in cold storage to simulate winter, getting them ready for planting in either season. When planted in the fall they can establish their roots and get the winter chilling they need to bloom the following spring.

  Where to Plant Oriental Poppy Roots

  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 Poppy Roots

  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.

  How to Care for Oriental Poppies

  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.

  Download Printable Planting Guide

• Mix Contents

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  Mix Contents

  • 1 - Helen Elizabeth

  • 1 - Orange Glow

  • 1 - Patty\'s Plum

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