- A perennial from the Orient
- Stronger and larger than the corn poppy
- It winters green
- Showy flowers up to 20 cm in diameter!
- The requirements of this perennial: low
Whether oriental poppy, Turkish poppy, perennial poppy, garden poppy, fire poppy or oriental poppy - the Turkish poppy has many names. Before you plant it, you should get an overview of its peculiarities!
The Turkish poppy is a perennial herb
A perennial from the Orient
The Turkish poppy is a perennial, herbaceous perennial. It is a typical summer bloomer and belongs to the poppy family within the buttercup family. This perennial has its origins in the mountainous regions of northern Iran, northern Turkey and the Caucasus.
Stronger and larger than the corn poppy
Papayer orientale grows stronger compared to the native and well-known corn poppy in this country and appears larger overall. The clumps are low and a total growth height of between 50 and 100 cm is reached. This makes this perennial perfect for the center or background of beds and borders.
It winters green
You should know this about the leaves of the Turkish poppy:
- up to 30 cm long
- form a basal rosette
- pinnate
- grey-green
- very hairy
- retire in the summer
- sprout again in autumn
- hibernate green
Showy flowers up to 20 cm in diameter!
The most striking feature of this perennial are its flowers. Usually they reach a diameter between 10 and 15 cm. In exceptional cases, they grow up to 20 cm! They are flat shells, they are terminal and have colors such as red, white, orange or pink. The flowering period begins around mid-May and ends in June/July.
The requirements of this perennial: low
The Turkish poppy has extremely low requirements. It only wants a sunny and warm location where the soil is well drained. If these wishes can be fulfilled, it needs little care in contrast to other perennials.
It is hardy down to -20 °C, only needs to be watered when it is hot and dry, does not need fertilizer and pruning is not necessary. Only with a pot culture should the watering and fertilizing not be neglected…
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In the middle of a perennial bed, the Turkish poppy should not be in the foreground, but rather in the middle next to other perennials such as lupins, daisies and delphiniums.