Growing Poppy Flowers

The poppy is a gorgeous plant that has been highly revered by many cultures over thousands of years. While the poppy’s bloom does not last very long, when it does it is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. Poppies can grow to be as high as 18 inches and produce gorgeous, delicate flowers in pretty colors. When first planting poppy flowers, try to plant them in the fall or even in the winter if the winters in your particular region are fairly mild. They like a lot of sun, but also don’t mind occasional shade. They grow very easily, and you don’t even need to plant or insert them directly into the soil. A light sprinkling of the seeds on the surface of a flowerbed should do. Poppies are considered wildflowers, so they grow easily and are a breeze to maintain. Of course, once the poppy flowers begin to grow into seedlings, it will be necessary to somewhat separate them. A distance of anywhere from four to ten inches should do.

While poppies, like just about every other plant, need to be watered, they only like the soil slightly moist. In fact, they can tolerate almost drought like conditions. Keep this in mind so when you do water them, it is very light. If it has rained recently, even within the span of a week, the poppies may not need to be watered at all. Since poppies only bloom for a few days, many people opt to plant another annual over top of them to maintain the fullness of their flower garden. The poppies are so delicate that heavy winds or even hard rain may end up harming them. While very beautiful, the poppy is a flower that should be considered part of a mixture of other flowers instead of grown just on its own. Since it is easy to cultivate, they make a great addition to any garden.

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