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papaver poppies

Ann179Ann179 Posts: 3
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Do I cut back foliage on my poppy plants after they have finished flowering or do I let it all die back naturally

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    which poppies have you got?



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Ann179Ann179 Posts: 3
    The big showy oriental poppies
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    The foliage will wither and disappear naturally over the summer. You can remove it when it turns yellowish if you find it spoils your display.
  • Joyce21Joyce21 Posts: 15,489
    Cut the foliage back and you will get fresh leaves.
    SW Scotland
  • Ann179Ann179 Posts: 3
    Thank you
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    Do you mean the annuals, that grow like trees in a season, bluey silver leaves,stems, I leave them, they look quite nice even after flowering.
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    The OP said "The big showy oriental poppies", so NOT annuals.
  • Lily PillyLily Pilly Posts: 3,845
    Or, you could leave some heads to form seed pods! The germinate nicely
    Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
    A A Milne
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