| Perennial
Cultivation:
Plume Poppy is a large clump forming almost shrub like perennial
that can become invasive under ideal growing conditions.
Plant Plume Poppy in full sun to light shade in well drained soil.
It tolerates
poor soils well. Mid day shade from summer heat is beneficial.
Once established Plume Poppy is very vigorous and
can easily out compete neighboring plants. Each spring the clumps can be thinned
to control spread. Deadheading spent flowers also helps to prevent
unwanted spreading.
The flower plumes of Plume Poppy are good for cutting for either
fresh or dried arrangements. Spray dried plumes with a floral
fixative available at craft stores.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring
and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed, or purchase pre-started
Poppy Plume plants at your local Garden Center.
Plants can be divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare.
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