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The Gazette
|June 13, 2025
POPPIES ARE EVERYWHERE, BUT WHY NOT TRY PLANTING UP SOME NEW VARIETIES?
ORIENTAL poppies have started to bloom in the front garden, bringing with them a riot of colour and drama.
Their flamboyant, bright orange-red petals are eye-catching, each flower marked with a dark, almost black blotch at the base, encircling a regal-looking purple centre.
Although their display is short-lived typically lasting around 10 days their perennial nature makes them a reliable and rewarding addition to a mixed border, returning year after year.
These poppies grow on stout, hairy stems that can sometimes flop under the weight of the blooms.
A little forward planning goes a long way: staking the stems early in the season provides much-needed support. There are also many stunning cultivars to explore.
'Royal Wedding', for instance, offers silky white petals with a dramatic purple blotch at the base, while the beloved 'Patty's Plum' displays maroon, ruffled blooms.
This story is from the June 13, 2025 edition of The Gazette.
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