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Poppy Seeds - Orientale Checkers
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through early summer
BLOOM COLOR
Black and white
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well drained soil, pH 5.5 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEEDS PER POUND
2,780,000
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well drained soil, pH 6.1 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to early summer
BLOOM COLOR
Orange
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Loose, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Poppy Checkers (Papaver Orientale Checkers) - This beautiful flowering poppy plant will grow 24 - 36 inches tall. It prefers full sun and blooms most frequently in late spring through early summer. Plant Papaver Checkers within the perennial border, add to container planting, and makes nice companion for spring blooming bulbs.MORE POPPY OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow up to 1/8th inch deep
SOWING RATE
5 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
14 inches
Poppy Checkers (Papaver Orientale Checkers) - This beautiful flowering poppy plant will grow 24 - 36 inches tall. It prefers full sun and blooms most frequently in late spring through early summer. Plant Papaver Checkers within the perennial border, add to container planting, and makes nice companion for spring blooming bulbs. This perennial poppy has a clumping habit which results in more blooms per plant. The poppy flowers are huge and can reach 6 inches in diameter. Plant these poppy seeds in well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 - 7.5. These flower seeds are very easy to germinate.
Common Questions
Do I need to fertilize oriental poppy?
Use a slow-release fertilizer in the spring. Be sure to follow product label directions. Another option is to side dress the soil with compost or manure tea.
Can I grow oriental poppy in a container?
Yes, however it is not ideal. These plants have a long tap root that do much better in garden soil. If containers are still something you would like to try choosing a container deep enough to handle the long tap root (terra cotta pots are best). Use quality potting mix with slow-release fertilizer, water deeply and always keep soil moist.
Do I need to winterize my oriental poppy plants?
Oriental poppies are winter hardy to USDA zone 8, they do benefit from a layer of mulch before winter sets in to protect the roots. If you are growing your flowers in a container, you can bury the container in garden soil or wrap with burlap or bubble wrap for protection. They can also be moved indoors.
Should Oriental poppies be cut back?
There's no need to trim them back, as the foliage naturally dies off after blooming. However, if you prefer a tidier look, you can cut the wilted leaves down to the ground.
Will Oriental poppies bloom in the first year?
The timing of when you plant the seeds is crucial. They require a cold period to flourish, so if you sow them in the spring, they won’t bloom until the next year.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
50,000 seeds covers 625 square feet or 1/4 pound per 5,000 square
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Orientale Poppy (Papaver Orientale Mix) - Orientale Poppies add old-fashioned charm to gardens. These perennials establish well from Poppy seeds, and they grow well in sunny areas in soil that is well-drained. Oriental Poppy plants are hardy and do well in mountain wildflower gardens at high elevations. The silky, bowl-shaped flowers appear in late spring and burst from distinctive buds covered in bristly hairs. This Poppy mix includes shades of red, orange, pink, white and bi-colored forms. Many of the wildflowers feature inky-dark blotches at the base of the petals and colorful stamens in the center. Oriental Poppies have seed pods that will drop wildflower seeds for germination the following spring. There's nothing more beautiful than a meadow filled with Poppy wildflowers!