Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 12:22:55 PM
I had to show these off. 25 years ago in Oregon I had one of these with two blooms and thought I'd won the lottery! Look at these. Himalayan poppies, they're almost like weeds this summer. I don't care if anything else grows......
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 3:31:50 PM
I think I'll save seeds this year. I think they're going to bloom until frost (which isn't very long from now). They have lots more flower heads left to bloom. If anyone would like some seed heads that live in a maritime climate I can send you a head. I don't think they'll do well anyplace warm and dry. The first year they're quite small so you have to invest a little time in them.
Jo, they are absolutely gorgeous! Do you think they'd make it here? I bought some seeds a few years ago and not one of them sprouted. Did you start yours from seed?
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22944 Posts
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 5:56:02 PM
WOW!
Can you save seeds from them an share!? Those are absolutely STUNNING! In my head I feel like a little kid because my brain is going "I want! I want! I want!" LOL
jo those are awesome!! what a beautiful shade of blue! those would be such a beautiful addition to my poppy beds! i just sent you an email. peace connie in alaska
Jo, those are beautiful! I'd happily trade you some seed from my poppies (I can't remember the name, but they are big and pink and look like a carnation) in exchange for some of your poppy seeds! Let me know. Sharon
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts
Posted - Aug 08 2008 : 10:47:51 AM
I'm providing a link here to a seed starting page.......... if you still want to try, send me your email with a mailing address I'll probably have enough for 10-15 people easily! Just send me a postcard in return that you have received it, preferably a pretty one! jo http://www.coastbotanicalgarden.org/article_blue_poppies.shtml
himalayan poppies
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 12:22:55 PM
