My favorite variety of oriental poppy, much nicer than the strong oranges and reds I usually see. It's a shame that the flowers last such...Read More a short time, and that the plants look so scruffy after they finish blooming and then go dormant. In a small garden this is a disadvantage- in a really big bed you just plant something to hide the foliage. Mine usually disappear behind the monarda. Hardy into zone 4 and return reliably for years and years.
I've heard that if you try and dig them up to transplant them you may kill the adult plant but the bits of root you leave behind will grow into new plants but I have never tried this method of increase.
This poppy is a joy to behold but needs staking to keep it attractive and fairly upright. The color is striking.
My favorite variety of oriental poppy, much nicer than the strong oranges and reds I usually see. It's a shame that the flowers last such...Read More