Poppies

The weather this year was not very kind to Oriental poppies. Many early varieties had their buds destroyed, and others were so damaged that they bore only imperfect flowers.  As

In 1941, I received my first trial of Oriental poppy plants, and I have been intrigued with growing this magnificent perennial. And now, some 200 plants later, I am more

Oriental poppies are some of the most magnificent flowers you can grow in your garden. They are available in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes, making them a perfect

The oriental poppy is one of the sturdiest and most handsome of perennials. As plants grow older they produce more and more blooms and it is not uncommon to find

Each year in my West Virginia garden, I am amazed anew at the splendor of the Oriental poppy display. And visitors, seeing for the first time these giant poppies blooming,

Oriental poppies are one of our hardiest and most colorful perennials. So many clumps 20 years old are still giving brilliance to gardens each spring. Unfortunately, many gardeners consider them

The one sure way to prevent that sudden let-down feeling in the hardy border after the last tulips fade is to have Oriental poppies coming on to take their place. 

The Oriental influence in home and garden decoration has increased the popularity of the Oriental poppy. To meet the demand, there are hybrids of beautiful colors which, despite their delicate

The vibrant colors of Oriental poppies make them one of the most valuable garden perennials.  They shrug off the cold, go dormant in midsummer, and burst into a magnificent display