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kathrynwhitakerkathrynwhitaker Posts: 12
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Hello
my poppy has not flowered this year.  Last 2 years has been fine. Although only 1 or 2 flowers.  The poppy is planted in a large pot. Can anyone help?

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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    Can you post a photo of the reluctant poppy, please? It's easier to come up with a solution if the problem is visible.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It also depends on the type of poppy. Did you sow annuals which were re seeding or is it a perennial type? The perennials can get pretty big so the pot may not be ideal for it.
     
    A photo will certainly help as @Ceres says. The icon that looks like hills is the one for uploading pix   :)
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    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • whitakerkathryn8whitakerkathryn8 Posts: 7
    Thanks both - attached photos….
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    These poppies tend to die backafter flowering but you can rejuvenate them thus:

    Plants grow a rosette of leaves first and then flower in late spring.  Remove spent flowers by cutting the flower stalks back to the rosette of leaves.  After plants have finished flowering, cut the plants back to just above ground level and a new rosette of leaves will grow and you may get a few more flowers. Plants can be divided in spring. Root cuttings can be taken in late autumn/early winter.

    See "Plant Genesis" website.
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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    Are you able to plant this poppy in the garden rather than leaving it in a pot? They seem to be happier where they can let their tap root grow freely. The tap roots of oriental poppies are quite long (and the plant can regenerate from a piece that has been left in the ground).

  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Yes it's probably deleted the compost, and the compost has probably degraded as well. Best to replant in the ground or repot with fresh soil.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Yes, if it has to stay in that pot it will need feeding every spring and again after trimming back.  Regular watering too.

    Better off in a border tho where other plants will disguise it when it dies back after the initial flush of flowers and regrows after trimming.  
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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  • whitakerkathryn8whitakerkathryn8 Posts: 7
    Many thanks everyone - have trimmed it right back and will put into garden ultimately 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @whitakerkathryn8 When planted in the ground and cut back after flowering they can leave a large gap until they regrow. This may affect where you plant it.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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