Papaver orientale
Oriental Poppy
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Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) - Description
P. orientale is native to the Caucasus, northeastern Turkey, and northern Iran. It is among the the leafest of poppies.
Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) - Blooming
Generally, Poppies bloom in the spring and summer with a variety of colors. Followed by seed pods.
Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) - Growth
Poppies can be grown in containers, raised beds and pretty much anywhere that has well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun.
Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) - Planting
Poppies are easily grown from the seed and generally self-sow. Annuals and biennials should be sown "in situ", while perennials should be sown in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate perennials from root cuttings in late fall or early winter, or by division in spring.
Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) - Pest
Papaver is susceptible to powdery mildew, gray mold, leaf smut, root rot, and damping off.
Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) - Interesting facts
When cut or damaged, the stems of Papaver expel latex.
Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) - Soil and irrigation
Does well with most soils as long as they are well drained. The Alpine Poppy (P. alpinum) requires especially fast draining soils that would resemble the rocky slopes of where they evolved.
