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Poppy Planting
Hey Folks,
It's time to get those poppy seeds out and scatter them around your flower beds for a beautiful display in the spring. Poppies are considered wildflowers, so they grow easily and are a breeze to maintain. A light sprinkling over your flower bed should do the trick. The seeds need not be inserted into the soil. The autumn is the best time to plant the flowers, even winter, if your region has a mild winter climate.
As the seedlings appear, they may need to be thinned out, about 4-10 inches should do. Poppy Flowers enjoy alot of sun, but shade is tolerant.
The blossoms last only a short time, but they are absolutely beautiful, and have been enjoyed by various cultures over thousands of years.
Like other plants, poppies need to be watered, although scarcely. Poppies can withstand drought-like conditions. If it has rained recently, even within one week, the plants will most likely not need watering. They like the soil to be moist, not soaked.
The poppies are so delicate that heavy winds or even hard rain may end up harming them. While very beautiful, the poppy is a flower that should be considered part of a mixture of other flowers instead of grown just on its own. Since it is easy to cultivate, they make a great addition to any garden.
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