The cultivation of opium poppies is subject to approval
Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) as well as some other types and varieties of poppy (e. B. Papaver bracteatum and Papaver paeoniflorum) contain opiates, which is why they are also used to make opium or heroin. For this reason, the cultivation or the Planting these types of poppies strictly prohibited and can be punished with imprisonment and / or fines for violations. In exceptional cases, however, the planting of opium poppies can be permitted by the Federal Opium Agency, for example around the Seeds used as blue poppy or baking poppy to win or for scientific purposes.
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Nice ornamental poppy varieties as an alternative
Instead of the problematic opium poppy, however, there are many equally beautiful varieties of ornamental poppy with single or double flowers in different colors. We present the most beautiful ones to you at this point.
Turkish poppy (Papaver orientale)
The Turkish poppy is a perennial perennial with silvery hairy foliage. The plant loves humus and calcareous soil and should be planted in full sun. You can get the Turkish poppy through root cuttings as well propagate by seeds.
The most beautiful Turkish poppy varieties
| variety | Flower color | Heyday | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin | strong red | May to June | up to 80 cm |
| Beauty of Livermere | Orange red | June to July | up to 100 cm |
| Catharina | salmon with black spots | June to July | up to 80 cm |
| Helen Elisabeth | salmon | June to July | up to 80 cm |
| Marcus Perry | strong orange-red | May to September | up to 60 cm |
| Perrys White | white with a dark spot | May to June | up to 80 cm |
| Petty's Plum | dark red with a dark center | May to July | up to 80 cm |
| Picotee | White | May to July | up to 90 cm |
| Türkenlouis | red, fringed | May to June | up to 70 cm |
Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule)
The Icelandic poppy, which is usually one to two years old, blooms profusely in white, yellow, orange-red or red. The cold germ grows up to 50 centimeters high and prefers sandy soil.
Alpine poppy (Papaver alpinum)
The cold germ blooms mostly white, yellow or orange and prefers - like many mountain plants - a poor, calcareous and rather dry location with a lot of sun.
Tips
Even the wild one Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is great for a garden culturebecause it is particularly well adapted to our climate and also very robust.