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| 2009, I was given a plume poppy. We dug it from her yard. It was June that time. When I transplanted it the same day, it didn't make it.
2010, bought seeds, nothing germinated. 2011, received seeds, nothing germinated. This is the plant that I've been wanting for years. How come, I can't get it to grow. I'll consider myself a real gardener because I'm a very patient man. HEHEHE. :D |
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- Posted by tiffy_z5_6_can 5/6 (My Page) on Sat, May 28, 11 at 8:56
| Sometimes Neil, things are just not meant to be. It's like some of us with KMOTGG (Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate) - just can't. And, so, we just have to accept it. On the other hand, maybe you are only suppose to grow this plant later on in life and grow another plant for now. |
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| I love how new plants (new to me) are talked about here. I had to look up plume poppy and it is gorgeous. I can see why you want to grow it, Neil. It looks so tropical I figured I couldn't have it, but the info says zone 3 - 10. I hope you are able to get it going some time. I'll be on the lookout for it now too. Thanks! |
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| If you ever get one, be aware that it tends to be VERY aggressive~spreads by long rope-like runners. I think it's beautiful & well worth the extra work it takes to keep it under control. I've read that the seeds have low germination & do not require cold treatment, so it probably isn't a good candidate for winter sowing. |
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- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty (My Page) on Sun, May 29, 11 at 9:52
| Thanks everyone! Ellen had it for many years(near Plant Swap place) and it wasn't aggressive according to her. But it's true, it can be very aggressive on other zones. I also asked Olbrich Garden since they have it and they told that it's well behaved. You should grow it :) Thanks Nicole! |
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- Posted by conniesc 5 (cschlimm@neo.rr.com) on Mon, May 30, 11 at 22:05
| I am so glad someone brought this up. I too bought a ton of seeds and nothing germinated so I broke down and actually purchased 2 plants. 1 am I going to try in a large container but if anyone has any expereince, I am assuming I can control the runners by breaking them apart each year.. true? kinda like what I do with my giant reed plant that I LOVE!!! thoughts? |
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