The poppy not only grows at the edge of the field, it is also an excellent plant for the flower garden. In addition to the red-flowering wild form, different colored cultivated forms are available, with growth heights of around 20 cm to over a meter.
Some poppy varieties also thrive in the garden
What types of poppies are suitable for the garden?
In principle, all types of poppy are suitable for the home garden, provided they offer good living conditions. Poppy is quite robust and easy to care for. All it needs is plenty of sun to bloom and dry, nutrient-poor soil. The Icelandic poppy is an exception, it prefers a moderate climate and slightly cooler temperatures.
The Turkish poppy is very popular. It adorns many gardens with its large, bright flowers. Since it is a perennial herb, you will enjoy it for many years. With its long taproots, it doesn't like to be transplanted. In return, its flowers grow up to 15 cm in size. Mature plants reach a height of about a meter and can often use a support.
Peony poppies are reminiscent of peonies with their ruffled blossoms. This also gave it its name. Like the Turkish poppy, it is available in different colours. Yellow, orange and salmon-colored can be found next to the typical red in the Turkish poppy. You can choose from pale pink, purple or even black peony poppies.
poppy for cooler regions
White alpine poppy is a very pretty and unusual groundcover. Mix some gravel into the ground for him to feel comfortable. Alpine poppy also loves the sun, but does not require as much heat as other varieties. The Icelandic poppy also tolerates cooler climates quite well. In his homeland he is not exactly spoiled with warmth.
The most beautiful poppy varieties for the garden:
- white alpine poppy as ground cover
- bright red Turkish poppy
- Peony poppy with huge ruffled flowers
- robust Icelandic poppy for cooler regions
tips and tricks
Most poppy varieties prefer a sunny and warm location. If you live in a cool region, then simply plant the robust Iceland poppy or alpine poppy as ground cover.