Poppies Ideas, Tips & Guides

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Poppies (Papaver spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) are one of the most beloved and desirable garden flowers, but they aren’t as easy to please as many sources make them out to be. While there are those who will claim that they are the easiest flowers to grow since they often self-seed around the garden with abandon, poppies—especially the annual species—remain challenging to grow for many gardeners. Below I’ll go over some common annual and perennial poppy species, some recommended varieties of each, and how to make them thrive in your garden.

Back in June, friend of the GPOD Cherry Ong attended the Vancouver Hardy Plant Study Weekend and was kind enough to share photos of some of the gardens that she toured. Today she’s taking us along to visit Gwen and Paul’s gorgeous garden and nursery.

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Go with Gladiolus and Poppy tattoos. Gladiolus symbolizes strength and sincerity, while Poppy represents remembrance and honor. Together, they signify strength to move on and cherished memories. Here are simple but cool ideas featuring both blooms.

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Thank you everyone for all your kind words regarding my latest migraine, I found out many new things, one being that bananas can bring on attacks. I love bananas, they’re my favourite all year round fruit. I’ve decided to stop eating them for a month to see what happens, and if I don’t get a migraine at all in that time then I’ll have to find another favourite fruit that isn’t too expensive.

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Ever wondered what a biennial plant is? Or what makes them different from perennials or annuals? Don't worry, you're not alone. We're here to break down the confusing gardening jargon to make your dream garden become a reality. So, what is a biennial plant? Here's what you should know.  What is a biennial plant? The term 'biennial' is often heard alongside perennials and annuals. But what is a biennial? Biennial plants are classified as such due to their life cycle. Biennial plants have a two year life cycle, producing foliage in their first year, flowers in their second, and dying back at the end of that second year.  This is different from an annual or perennial. Annuals last for just one year, whereas perennials can flower for several years without fault. It's important to know what kind of life cycle your blooms have. For example, if you thought your perennial plant was actually a biennial, you might be disappointed in the lack of flowers in its first year!  Biennials are similar to perennials in that they will reappear after their flowering year. This is because they self-seed, producing more blooms for years to come.  Learn more about annuals in our 'what is an annual plant?' blog.  What plants are biennials? Many biennials are hiding in plain sight! For example, foxgloves are biennials, but you may have thought they were perennials as they're usually grouped with other perennials like delphiniums. Forget me not's are also biennial, but look almost like an annual as they are more compact, like your typical bedding plant.  Biennials to know and grow

We are constantly aiming to make our homes smell welcoming and warm without being overpowering. This leads our cabinets to overflow with candle collections or a constant simmering pot always on the stovetop. 

Taking root cuttings is a great way to propagate herbaceous perennials during the colder months while the plants are dormant. The process is simple and effective: it can yield lots of healthy and vigorous new plants from just one parent plant. Try it with Japanese anemones, oriental poppies, verbascum, acanthus and drumstick Primula denticulata.

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If you can't find poppies, here are the next best things. We'll share details about Ranunculus, Cosmos, Tulips, and more flowers that look like poppies and the colors they bring to your garden.

Hi GPODers, your editor Joseph here again today with more plants from my spring shopping wishlist. And today I’m sharing some things I’m eyeing to add – or reaquire – for my shade garden.

Yellow flowers with four petals offer a blend of simplicity and elegance. They are ideal for both gardens and pots and envoke a sense of positivity.

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Purple poppy mallow

Imagine delicate petals transforming into plants! This may sound like some botanical magic, but it is entirely doable!

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Autumn, next to spring, is one of the most popular seed-sowing seasons, especially for flowers. Plants that are native to colder climates are also perfect for autumn sowing.

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The latest addition to the garden is a Gardman poppy bird feeder. I’ve popped it in the border and filled it with seed for the moment, but it can be used as a water dish in the summer – it’s made from painted cast iron. I was given mine by Gardman for review purposes, but they’re being sold to raise money for The Royal British Legion, as part of their annual poppy appeal. Gardman want to raise £200,000 for the charity, and 50p from the sale of each feeder will be donated. There’s a special bird food range to go with it, also including a donation to the poppy appeal.

We’re visiting Catherine’s Dickerson’s garden today in San Diego. We’ve visited before (A Little Slice of Heaven in San Diego), and it is always a pleasure to see what is growing there.

There is no perfect garden plant, unless one is talking about plastic. All chlorophyll-loaded garden accents have both good and bad visual and cultural attributes. Understanding the weaknesses of your garden’s plant material presents an opportunity for you to use one plant to complement another while hiding visual weak points.

Flowers that Start with O — are they the ‘ooh la la’ of the floral world? Let’s dive into this captivating collection of blooms, where we’ll discover orchids, oriental poppies, and other delightful ‘o’-named blooms!

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Georgia O’Keefee painted some brilliant portraits of red Poppies some times upto 3 feet wide and high, even bigger than the real thing in my garden.The last photo shows how Red and Green work well together on a canvas or in a garden setting. Oriental poppies are perennial and most Poppy species are easy to grow from seed of which 50 varieties are available from Thompson & Morgan

The Poppy Appeal supporting the British Legion

Think before you allow poppies to proliferate. Poppies rob a lot of goodness from your soil.

This is largely from a post I did in 2013 with some updates. Seeing the colour in my garden and watching the single flowers close up for the evening I decided to buy some more seeds for next summer (I hope I can find the space to do them justice) I opted for ‘Copper Swirl’ by TM and for an extra 99p I got ‘Golden West Californian Poppy’ thrown in.  I am tempted to sow half of each packet shortly although the blurb on the packet suggests waiting until Feb or March next year.