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Papaver orientale Roots (Spring-Planted) - Patty's Plum Out for Season

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BUY PAPAVER ORIENTALE ROOTS IN BULK & SAVE!

Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Bag of 2 Roots	$19.95		Notify Me
Bag of 4 Roots	$35.95	10%	Notify Me
Bag of 10 Roots	$74.95 ($7.50/each)	25%	Notify Me
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Perennial; Prefers Sun/Partial Shade
Late Spring to Early Summer Blooming, Deer and Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
Drought Tolerant, Naturalizing, Low Maintenance

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

Papaver orientale - Patty's Plum - Spring Planted Oriental Poppy

Fast Facts

Name:	Papaver orientale Roots - Patty feets Plum
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:	Purple
Blooms:	Late Spring, Early Summer
Plant Height:	2-3 feet
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

PLANTING ORIENTAL POPPIES 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 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.

Poppy Seeds - The Giant Quick View

Poppy Seeds - The Giant Papaver somniferum

Annual; Grows up to 32 Inches
Blooms can reach up to 6 Inches across
Poppy seeds need to be cold stratified to germinate. Learn how to cold stratify your seed here.