Use and Care Manual

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Van Zyverden, Inc.
www.vanzyverden.com
P.O. Box 550 • Meridian, MS 39302-0550
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Guaranteed to grow 1 year from purchase
if directions are followed. Any concerns related
to quality and/or counts feel free to contact us.
About This Variety: Some poppy varieties must be divided to multiple and grow more off over time. While others
can simply be grown from seed. This standard poppy grows from seed and thus is an incredible value, but is anything
but standard. The blooms are large, bright and are among the most popular poppies available. Poppies are strong
plants that are drought and weather resistant
Growing Instructions: Oriental poppies grow well in poor to average soil; however, soggy ground should be
avoided as they hate wet feet. They prefer the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. After flowering, allow the
poppies to die back during the summer heat, as excess watering will kill them.
Care Tip: Do not disturb after they are established as one is likely to lose a blooming season. They are best divided
and replanted in fall if one must move them. Winter protection in zones 3 -6 may be necessary which can be done
after a light freeze, with mulch, pine needles or some other loose material.
Exposure: Full sun
Height: Grows 18-24’’ tall
Spacing: Plant 12-18” apart, 1” deep
Hardy in: USDA zones 3-8
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