Poppies are very popular this year, and Wayside Gardens is carrying a few of the most beautiful, sought-after poppies on the market this year. My personal favorites, Papaver 'Manhattan' and Papaver 'Patty's Plum' are as interesting and beautiful as poppies should be, and they have both been very popular this year.
Poppies are considered wildflowers, which makes them very easy to care for. Here are a few quick and easy tips for growing great poppies:
- Give your plant full sunlight
- Plant in soil that drains well – poppies don't like to be wet.
- Plant multiple varieties and maybe a few annuals with different bloom times to extend the beauty of your flower bed.
- Dead-head to prevent seeding if you like – but if you don't your poppies will spread and naturalize nicely.
- It's okay to trim the stems to the ground after the plant starts to fade – they will pop right back up next spring.
If you'd like to find out more information: Growing and Caring for Poppies
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