Without a doubt, the Oriental poppy is one of the choicest perennials. It is the most conspicuously beautiful plant in the spring landscape—the outstanding plant of May and early June. In warmer regions, new poppy leaves are green and lovely as early as January, and in all sections, the large, fern-like leaves are up in … Read more
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 a result, in my garden, I had a total of only 1625 blossom days, as against a total of 3295 blossom days two years ago. … Read more
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 than ever entranced with Oriental poppies. Gardeners everywhere are sharing my enthusiasm and have acclaimed the Oriental poppy queen of the June garden pageant. And … Read 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 addition to any landscape. In this article, we will explore the beauty of Oriental poppies and provide some tips on how to grow and care … Read more
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 plants twenty years old or older still producing a gorgeous display. Wide Variety of Soils They grow well almost everywhere except the very warmest parts … Read more
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, gaze in wonder at the magnificence of the flowers, invariably they exclaim. “We can’t believe it. These poppies can’t be real.” But real they are, … Read more
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 hard to grow because losses have resulted from spring planting or planting pot-grown plants with poor root systems. Lack of good drainage (necessary) accounts for … Read more
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. There are, of course, tall bearded iris in many lovely colors, but none of which carry on the dramatic impact of the tulips, especially in … Read more
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 appearance, hold their own against wind and rain. Today you can have new varieties in bright orange, pink, salmon, and claret shades, even pure white, … Read more
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 that is as breathtaking at several hundred paces as it is at arm’s length in late May and early June. In addition, the foliage is … Read more