If you want to avoid the feather poppy growing rampant, but also shy away from introducing a root barrier, you are on the right track if you plant this plant in the bucket. What to look out for

Feather poppies spread very quickly in the garden

Feather poppy tends to proliferate

The feather poppy, which shows pretty flowers in midsummer, spreads like weeds - at least that's what many of those who have already got to know it and have seen how it has spread through their garden say without being asked.

Propagation and propagation thanks to stolons and seeds

It forms offshoots (approx. 10 to 20 cm deep) in the subsoil, with the help of which it multiplies. It can also multiply itself by means of its seeds. Since it is also extremely undemanding, it quickly displaces other perennials from their location and takes over the leading role.

Valuable filler

Nevertheless, the feather poppy is and remains a valuable filler. Planted in a tub, it can enrich many a balcony, one or the other terrace and even the garden plot. He does well in the fence area and in front of walls. It should also not be underestimated as a privacy screen.

Both its growth height of up to 3 m and its round, heart-shaped leaves, which are lobed at the edge, and its terminal, feather-like flower panicles make it a pretty gem in the bucket.

Site requirements for bucket culture

You want to plant the feather poppy in the tub? Then note the following:

  • Taproots: tubs with a minimum depth of 60 cm
  • choose a sheltered location (does not tolerate late frost when sprouting)
  • Sun to semi-shade
  • Suitable for balconies, terraces, house entrances, etc
  • needs nutrient-rich, loose, light soil

What care is important?

The feather poppy in the bucket needs little care. Most of the time he gets by without your involvement. The top priority is watering. It only tolerates dry soil for a short time. It makes sense to apply fertilizer every 2 weeks to stimulate flowering. After freezing in winter, you can cut back your feather poppies close to the ground before they sprout in spring.

tips

The 'Coral Plume' variety grows less than others and is therefore also suitable for outdoor cultivation.

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Herbs