Poppies - Papaver (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Poppies

Poppies are multitudinous flowers whose petals feature a crinkly paper-like texture. The stems are leafless and when planted in masses, give the illusion of a sea of flowers floating in the wind. These sun-loving plants are low maintenance and will reseed, producing new generations for years to come. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, this plant is a natural companion for vegetables and other flowering plants. In France and in many English-speaking countries, poppies are symbolic of the sacrifices made in World War One.

Scientific classification

Genus

Poppies (Papaver)

Family

Poppy

Order

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Summer

Harvest Time

80 cm

Plant Height

60 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer

Growth Season

Images of Poppies

Species

Blindeyes Corn poppy Welsh poppy Iceland poppy Oriental poppy Alpine poppy Rough poppy Long pricklyhead poppy Western poppy Atlas poppy Arctic poppy Spanish poppy Wild opium poppy Oriental poppy 'Manhattan'Oriental poppy 'Karine'Oriental poppy 'Turkenlouis'Oriental poppy 'Prinzessin Victoria Louise'Oriental poppy 'Aglaja'Oriental poppy 'Royal Wedding'Oriental poppy 'Leuctfeuer'Tulip poppy Opium poppy 'Black Paeony'Oriental poppy 'Burning Heart'Opium poppy 'Sissinghurst White'Opium poppy 'Black Swan'Oriental poppy 'Helen Elizabeth'Oriental poppy 'Bolero'Opium poppy Opium poppy 'Maxi'Long smoth-headed poppy Oriental poppy ' Beauty of Livermere'Oriental poppy 'Cedric Morris'Opium poppy 'Lilac Pompom'Iceland poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Scarlet'Oriental poppy 'Patty's Plum'Opium poppy 'Hungarian Blue'Iceland poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Pink'Iceland poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Yellow'Oriental poppy 'Prince of Orange'Oriental poppy 'Turkish Delight'Oriental poppy 'Queen Alexandra'Opium poppy 'Danish Flag'Oriental poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'Oriental poppy 'Khedive'Oriental poppy 'Harlem'Corn poppy 'Bridal Silk'Oriental poppy 'Raspberry Queen'Opium poppy 'Lauren's Grape'Ladybird poppy 'Ladybird'

Quickly Identify Poppies

Delicate cup-shaped flowers in white, orange, yellow, or red.

Basal rosette of deeply lobed, feathery leaves.

Solitary, hairy stems reaching 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm).

Satiny petals with a darker basal spot in spring to early summer.

Flowers 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) across, cup-shaped with crinkled petals.

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Care Guide for Poppies

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Poppies thrive in varied moisture conditions, adapting to both dryness and moderate rainfall. They prefer consistent watering weekly, tolerating short droughts. Predominantly outdoor plants, poppies flourish with balanced sunlight and soil moisture, promoting vibrant flowering in their growing season.

Propagation: Propagation of poppies primarily utilizes seed sowing and division. Key requirements include proper light, temperature (12-18°C), and well-draining soil. Seeds may need scarification or stratification for successful germination. Division is performed in spring or autumn by separating and immediately replanting mature plants.

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