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2024 Seed Catalog

Oriental Poppy Pizzicato - Papaver orientalis

PR00995

Piz­zicato

Oriental Poppy Seeds

Each amazing semi-dwarf 20 in. tall plant produces up to 20 huge 6-8 in. poppies. They are held on strong, wind resistant stems. Blooms appear in shades of salmon, orange, red, scarlet, mauve, pink, and white. Flower petals are marked black at the base. Mass plant Pizzicato Oriental poppies to create an absolutely stunning show each May and June.

100 seeds - $3.49
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Growing Piz­zicato Orien­tal Poppy Seeds

Bee introduces how to plant

Plant Oriental Poppy Seeds: Sow Oriental poppy seeds in 2 in. pots or cell packs, press into soil, do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 65°F., germination is in 14-21 days. Can direct sow into prepared seed beds in rows. Thin seedlings to 12-18 in. apart.

Grow Oriental Poppy: Full sun. Oriental poppies prefer moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Provide regular water first season, less water in following years. Oriental poppies are long-lived in cold winter climates; they can thrive for decades.

For Bouquets: Cut Oriental poppy stems in the morning as flower petals unfold, sear fresh cut with match. Flowers are followed by large, ornamental pods filled with thousands of spicy, nutty-flavored, edible seeds.

Oriental Poppy plants go dormant after flowering. Foliage returns in fall, remains through winter. Place next to sprawling plants such as baby's breath, they fill summer gaps. Divide Oriental poppy plants infrequently, every 4-5 years in mid- to late summer.

Propagate favorite plants: Lift, then cut roots into 3-4 in. sections. Plant 1 in. deep.

Oriental Poppies attract bees, birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Plants are rabbit and deer resistant.

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