Oriental Poppy - Fancy Feathers

Oriental Poppy Fancy Feathers, Papaver 'Fancy Feathers' PPAF, is an exciting new poppy that brings a fun look to your garden. The large, double flowers have cherry pink petals that are exquisitely ruffled with lighter flamingo pink edges. 'Fancy Feathers' provides a unique alternative to the standard single poppies. After they are done blooming, poppies will go dormant in mid-summer, so plant other leafy perennials in front or nearby to fill in the gaps in the landscape. 'Fancy Feathers' will grow in any open, sunny position in a good, deep loamy soil. They are of easiest culture and require very little care. During the dry spells in the early season, they should be watered occasionally, but after they have finished blooming and the leaves begin to die down, they should be let alone for the roots seem to enjoy a thorough baking during the hottest months. Oriental Poppies should be mulched in the wintertime. This mulch does not have to be removed in the spring for the leaves soon cover it. After the plants are satisfactorily situated they should be allowed to remain undisturbed for a number of years. ... get more information