Tulip Poppy is also called common poppy. It is an annual native to Turkey (Anatolia). It is not as well-known as Papaver rhoeas, but it is also a lovely plant. The flowers of the Tulip Poppy are red with a black center and large with a unique shape. The shape is clearly tulip-like, as the name suggests. These flowers stand on sturdy stems and are surrounded by bristly, hairy leaves. Tulip Poppy is a member of the poppy family (Papaveraceae), along with: Celandine, California poppy, Yellow horned poppy, False poppy, Downy poppy, Plume poppy, Rough poppy, Pale poppy, Giant poppy, Tall poppy, Opium poppy, Foxglove, Hollow root, Yellow corydalis, and Common fumitory. Most species in this family are herbs, but shrubs and trees also belong to this family. The family occurs in the wild in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
The beautiful Tulip Poppy prefers a spot in full sun to partial shade. Sow in a spot with well-drained soil and allow the spot to dry out slightly before watering again. Tulip poppy blooms for a very long time if the spent flowers are removed regularly. It's a beautiful plant for the garden, border, and among wildflowers, for example, in a lawn. But this plant can also be grown in a balcony box, large pot, or other type of container. It also makes a lovely cut flower. This plant is also very popular with bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects. It's also easy to grow and maintain. This plant self-seeds readily. The petals are edible and have a slightly sweet flavor. A lovely way to brighten up a dull salad. In England, Tulip Poppy is the symbol of World War I. This "Remembrance Poppy" is worn to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the First World War. Tulip Poppy flowers from May to August. Hardy annual. Height: 70 - 120 cm.
Indoor sowing: March - April
Outdoor sowing: May - June
Germination: 10 - 20 days
Germination temp.: 19 - 21 °C
Sowing depth: ½ - 1 cm
Distance between the rows: 35 cm
Planting distance: 35 cm
Plant position: sunny
Flowering period: May - August
Sow indoors from March or outdoors under glass. Sow in trays filled with moistened seed compost. Sow thinly and cover the seeds with a thin layer of seed compost. Keep warm and do not allow the temperature to drop at night. Cover the trays with plastic wrap or a propagator lid. Keep moist and warm.
Remove the plastic wrap or lid as soon as the seedlings emerge. Transplant the young seedlings into individual pots when they are 5-7.5 cm tall. In May, once there is no longer any risk of night frost, allow them a few days (10) to acclimate to the outdoor temperature. After this, they can be transplanted to their permanent location. Allow 35 cm of space between each plant.
From the end of May, once there is no longer any risk of night frost, sow in a seedbed. Sow in rows and cover the seeds with a thin layer of seed compost. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location as soon as they are large enough to handle. Provide a sunny location with good drainage and, if necessary, some shelter from the wind. Furthermore, this plant has few soil requirements. Water during periods of drought. The poppy can self-seed. Protect the plant with mulch in winter. Remove spent flowers regularly to enjoy your Tulip Poppy for longer. This beautiful flower self-seeds readily, making it suitable for naturalized gardens.
