À propos oriental poppy
The Oriental poppy displays spectacular spring blooms. Orange, almost red, flowers in June. Plant height: 75 cm.
Growing tips for oriental poppy
Family
Papaveraceae (Papaver orientale)
Number of seeds
± 150
Growing cycle
Perennial
Suggested sowing
Interior
Suggested time*
early April | early May
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
5 to 10 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
Exposure
Sun
Days to maturity*
120 days
Distance between plants
45 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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