Flower Gardening Tips : How to Grow Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale)

00:30 Oriental poppies are a perennial flower that comes back every year and are originally from the Orient, which encompasses Southeast Asia and sometimes even India.

01:20 Oriental poppies have a long history and have been found all over the world, starting in China. They were brought along by the Chinese and people from the Orient and were used to make Opium.

01:50 Oriental poppies have huge blooms in various shades of red and pink. They are larger than California poppies and when they are finished blooming, they produce a seed head that can be used for Opium.

02:28 Oriental poppies are now mostly used as garden flowers and are easy to grow. They can be started from seeds in the Spring or divided in the Fall. They are hardy in zones 3 to 10, which means they can survive in cold to hot climates.

03:16 Oriental poppies will multiply over the years and can be cut down after blooming to encourage a second set of blooms. They are rewarding in the garden and add vibrant colors.