The best time to plant corn poppies is March or April. If you want to transplant poppy seeds from the field, dig the perennials deep enough, as the poppy seeds form long tap roots. The planting hole must be correspondingly deep. You might want to take the opportunity to see your plants right away share. In the case of purchased plants, the planting hole is aligned with the root ball.
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The right location
Sunny and warm - this is how the poppy likes it best. You can plant this poppy in the blazing sun, it will thank you with bright flowers. He doesn't like shadows at all. Since the individual flowers do not last long, the poppy should not stand alone. Other plants then close the gaps when the poppy retreats after flowering.
Plant poppies in different places in your garden so you can enjoy yourself during the Heyday From May to July you can always look forward to the red polka dots in your garden. Corn poppy goes well with other bright flowers such as
delphinium or Iris, but also with the classic one Cornflower.The best soil
The ideal soil for corn poppies is permeable and poor in nutrients. If you have solid garden soil, you can loosen it up with a little sand. This also makes the soil a little leaner at the same time. If the poppy receives too many nutrients, it will grow taller, but will not develop so beautiful flowers. In addition, poppy seeds are only allowed a little poured be, he prefers it dry.
The most important planting tips:
- If possible, sow immediately at the final location
- Location warm and dry
- nutrient-poor soil
- Dig the planting hole deep enough
- Avoid damaging the roots if possible
Tips & Tricks
The individual poppy plants only bloom for a few days. If you want to enjoy it longer, then plant a lot of plants.
