Poppy FlowerIt was time when Poppy flower was considered a common weed, but years have passed, and in the world of today Poppy is one of the most popular flowers to grow in the gardens. Its attractive flowers could not leave the gardeners indifferent, so we can often see ornamental patches of them in the flower beds. There are lots of Poppies' varieties, originated to different parts of the world: some of them are native to southern and central regions of Europe, the others are from India or China. You can choose both annual and perennial varieties for your garden, both of them are equally easy to grow. Besides, poppy flower come in a wide range of colors, and an avid gardener can choose any color of the rainbow, not excluding even black. Another attraction of these plants – their flowers usually last long. Moreover, yo can use Poppy seeds for cooking: they will give a nice additional flavor the your bakery. Poppies are always used on Memorial day, they symbolize victory and sorrow at the same time. Memorial day Poppy can be often seen in the graves of the soldiers. Grow Poppies from SeedPoppy flower are grown from seeds. You have two options: it is possible to sow the seeds directly to the soil in the chosen place in your garden, or you can start the planting process indoors. If you go for the second option, start sowing the seeds at least a month before the last frost in your region. A month and a half would be even better. It is better to grow the Poppies in a few pots rather than in one container, with enough space for the roots to grow and develop. Later it will simplify the transplanting. Of course, if you want to achieve better results, you should transplant Poppies when they are still small. How to Grow PoppiesPoppy plants are exceedingly easy to grow and maintain. Typically they prefer open locations with full sun rather than places with partial shade. It means you can choose any place in your garden which would not be tolerated by most of the plants. Poppies are not capricious, they will grow reasonably well in different types of soil. They are tolerant even to the dry spells. These facts make Poppy a very convenient and valuable plant to grow: with minimal efforts you will be able to enjoy the beauty of colors and tender petals in your garden. The plants will grow two to two and a half feet tall. The distance between the plants should be around eight to fifteen inches, depending upon the species. Poppies grow quickly, their blooming season starts in the beginning of summer. If you want to ensure their steady growth, it is recommended to fertilize the soil once a months. Add some mulch around the plants to suppress the growth of weeds, so the flower bed will look even more attractive. The bigger your flower bed, the better Poppy plants look there together. Insects and Disease of Poppy FlowerBeing originally a common field field weed, poppy flower is rather hardy and resistant to diseases and harmful insects. In any case, if you happen to have any problem with insects, use some chemical or organic insecticide. In case of many diseases fungicide can often come in handy. SummaryPoppy flower is easy to propagate from seed both indoors and in the flower bed, after the last frost. Plant them 8 to 12 inches apart for best results. Plant in full sun. They come in a many colors, even black. Also many varieties
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