Papaver (Oriental Group) replanting

john1072

Hi,

I don't seem to be able to keep my Papaver Oriental for very long before they die off. I have tried in pots and in the ground but keep on losing them.... Any tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Blackhalloliver

Hello there do you mean papaver orientale ?

john1072

I did thanks for the correction and your speedy response

Magpie-Maiden

The leaves and flower stalks of papaver orientale turn yellow brown and die back at this time of year.  The plant is not dead, just hibernating.
Just cut it all back to ground level (and fill the gap in the border with an annual to keep the border looking nice).
The roots will over winter and the plant will pop up afresh in spring.

Ceres

These plants are usually difficult to get rid of. If you try to dig them out, they will grow from any roots left behind. They like well drained soil so are your plants in a damp area of the garden?

john1072

Ceres said:

These plants are usually difficult to get rid of. If you try to dig them out, they will grow from any roots left behind. They like well drained soil so are your plants in a damp area of the garden?

Hi,

Thanks, that's a very good point, perhaps that's one issue. I will experiment. 

Ceres

Experimentation is good. It's one way of finding out what will and won't grow in your garden.