Poppy Blossoms - LeRoy, NY

I can't thank you enough for this picture. This is one of my favorite flowers for many reasons.
My great grandmother had them planted all along her front walkway on Liberty St. I think of her and that house everytime I see them.
Also, it was a flower I patiently waited to bloom the sping my youngest son was born. I watched the buds get bigger and bigger (just as I was)and I was afraid that I'd miss seeing the flowers since the plant and I were racing to delivery day.
I went out to the garden just before leaving for the hospital and the plant was in bloom.
Youngest son hates hearing this story, especially when I remind him that he was my poppy baby. hehehe.

darrick this is a great image.What sort of camera did you use?Did you use a tripod.

Bea, how do I grow these, from seed, bulb, or can I buy the plants? They are beautiful, and I see them everywhere!!

You can buy poppy seeds. I've seen several different varieties for sale in WNY.

Thanks Howard. Do they come up every year?

Dan, check out his blog. I think he used the same camera as the tree picture he posted along with some info.

At the time, I had a hard time finding the single poppy. That year, it seemed all they were selling were the doubles. I remember that I was told they could be grown by seed, but I did find plants at a farmers' market. They are certainly a harbinger of spring. I love them (but only the orange),

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Bloom Color:
Pink
Red
Orange
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

THANKS FOR THOSE BEAUTIFUL POPPYS YESTERDAY!