Papaver Dubium
Long headed poppy
The Long-headed poppy is self seeding, varies in size, shape and growth all depending on the conditions it is planted in. It is similar to the Wild Poppy or as it is now called Flanders Poppy and in undisturbed ground has been known to lie dormant for years. The flowers vary from a orange/pink to red.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Free draining
Common name
Long headed poppy
Latin name
Papaver Dubium
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Papaveraceae
ph
6.6 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.60 M
0.90 M
Papaver Dubium
The Long-headed poppy is self seeding, varies in size, shape and growth all depending on the conditions it is planted in. It is similar to the Wild Poppy or as it is now called Flanders Poppy and in undisturbed ground has been known to lie dormant for years. The flowers vary from a orange/pink to red.
Propagation by seed in Spring
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Sow seed on compost and cover lightly with sifted compost. Keep moist. Be warned: the seed is like dust! For a longer flowering period, sow in succession, and you can get a display into late Summer. Alternatively, the seed can be sown direct into soil that as been dug over.
Propagation by seed in Autumn
From Early Autumn TO Mid Autumn
Sow seed on compost and cover lightly with sifted compost. Keep moist. Be warned: the seed is like dust! Alternatively, sow direct in soil that has been dug over
Planting Outdoors
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Where to plant poppies is critical to the success of growing them. They need to be in shade, in a sheltered site, preferably under trees or tall plants, where the soil is permanently moist. They do not usually survive in hot dry conditions.
Flowering
From Early Summer TO Early Autumn
Poppies flower from early Summer right through to early Autumn
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