When you talk about the poppy, many people think of the corn poppy at the edge of the field. However, there are several species that are excellent for the home flower garden. Choose between annual and perennial varieties and different flower colors.
Poppy is not equal to poppy; some species bloom pink, yellow or even white
What types of poppy are there?
The Icelandic poppy is considered to be particularly robust, with its flowers up to 15 cm in size, which is also very suitable for cooler regions. There are different types of cultivation, both annual and perennial. The flower color varies from white to yellow to bright orange-red. The peony poppy fascinates with also very large but filled flowers. These flowers are reminiscent of peonies, which also gave it its name.
The perennial Turkish poppy is also a popular garden plant with its flowers up to 10 cm in size. Here you have the choice between the colors white, yellow, salmon, orange or fire red. In addition to all the cultivated forms, you can of course also plant poppies in your garden. It feels comfortable in a dry location and multiplies independently through self-sowing.
Make the right choice
Before you decide on a specific type of poppy, find out about the needs of the different species. The Turkish poppy likes to be warm and dry, while the Icelandic poppy prefers cooler temperatures. The size of the plants also plays an important role in the selection. With a growth height of about 20 cm, the alpine poppy needs completely different space and neighbors than the tall Turkish poppy.
Since the individual poppy plants only bloom for a few days, they should not necessarily stand alone. Only in a group does their beauty come into its own. The combination with other perennials is also recommended. This way there are no unsightly gaps when the poppy has finished blooming.
The most beautiful types of poppies:
- Turk's poppy: perennial, flowers up to 10 cm in size, different colours
- Iceland poppy: annual or perennial, very robust, flowers up to 15 cm in diameter
- Corn poppy: annual wild form with red flowers
- white alpine poppy: perennial, exotic looking white flowers
- Peony poppy: annual, huge, double, lushly ruffled flowers
tips and tricks
Plant poppies in groups, possibly with other plants. Then there are no unsightly gaps in the flower bed after the relatively short flowering period.