Papaver x 'Blue and White Mix'

Papaver

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Common Name:

Papaver

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Papaver (Papaver x 'Blue and White Mix') - Description

Each bulb produces multiple flowers in late spring.

Papaver (Papaver x 'Blue and White Mix') - Blooming

Generally, Poppies bloom in the spring and summer with a variety of colors. Followed by seed pods.

Papaver (Papaver x 'Blue and White Mix') - Growth

Poppies can be grown in containers, raised beds and pretty much anywhere that has well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun.

Papaver (Papaver x 'Blue and White Mix') - Planting

Poppies are easily grown from the seed and generally self-sow. Annuals and biennials should be sown "in situ", while perennials should be sown in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate perennials from root cuttings in late fall or early winter, or by division in spring.

Papaver (Papaver x 'Blue and White Mix') - Pest

Papaver is susceptible to powdery mildew, gray mold, leaf smut, root rot, and damping off.

Papaver (Papaver x 'Blue and White Mix') - Interesting facts

When cut or damaged, the stems of Papaver expel latex.

Papaver (Papaver x 'Blue and White Mix') - Soil and irrigation

Does well with most soils as long as they are well drained. The Alpine Poppy (P. alpinum) requires especially fast draining soils that would resemble the rocky slopes of where they evolved.