Poppies can be divided and may need to have this done once about every five years if the plantings become too crowded. Division can be a little challenging, due to the plant's … See more

Direct sowingis the standard method for growing Oriental poppies. The seeds need cold to germinate, so most gardeners sow the seeds in the fall when the soil has cooled afte… See more

Growing Oriental poppies in containers is not ideal because of their long tap root, they do much better in garden soil. However, if you have your heart set on them and g… See more

Oriental poppies are winter-hardy to USDA zone 3, but they benefit from a thick layer of mulch before the winter sets in to protect their root system against the cold. Container-… See more