- How often does it have to be watered?
- Why is it not necessary to cut the Turkish poppy?
- Does this plant need fertilizer?
- Are there specific diseases that affect the Turkish poppy?
Whether on a wild garden lawn, in the background of a perennial bed, by the wayside or elsewhere - the Turkish poppy is an eye-catcher with its large flowers in almost any location. With what care will he stay healthy for many years?
Turkish poppy needs little attention
How often does it have to be watered?
Due to its home in the dry mountainous regions of Asia Minor, the Turkish poppy tolerates drought and heat extremely well at times. It should only be watered outdoors if the dry season lasts longer.
Watering is more important in the pot. The soil should not dry out completely. It is better to water less frequently and heavily than every day and little. Then the root system develops better. Caution: Avoid waterlogging by ensuring good drainage!
Why is it not necessary to cut the Turkish poppy?
After flowering, the leaves die off. The plant withdraws completely above ground. But that doesn't mean the end of her. New leaves sprout in autumn. The period between July and September is just a kind of rest period. Therefore, you do not necessarily have to cut this perennial.
Note, if you still want to cut:
- cut back in autumn
- Only cut off when the leaves have turned yellow-brown
- cut just above the ground
- for cut flowers: cut when the buds are still closed
- these cut flowers will keep in the vase for up to 3 weeks
Does this plant need fertilizer?
The Turkish poppy does not necessarily need a monthly fertilizer. It gets along well with lean soils. However, a dose of complete fertilizer such as compost in autumn and spring is advantageous. It has a stimulating effect on flowering. In the pot, the Turkish poppy should be fertilized sparingly every 2 weeks from April.
Are there specific diseases that affect the Turkish poppy?
If it is too wet, it is not uncommon for fungal diseases to occur. You should quickly cut off affected parts of the plant before the fungus spreads to other parts or infects other plants in the area. Bacterial burns also sometimes occur.
tips
If you live in a cool region, you should protect the young shoots of the Turkish poppy in winter with a layer of brushwood.