Poppy Mother of Pearl

Poppy with black centers, similar to anemones. In terms of color, it's a mix of marbled shades from white through red and pink to burgundy. We have been growing wild poppies since the first days of Loukykvět, and this year we are returning to them again. Wild poppies require more care as a cut flower and don't last as long in a vase. But! They are such a beauty that it's still worth it. Here's our guide for wild poppies. We harvest freshly burst buds. It's enough to see a crack on the bud and the color within. A wild poppy has only a few petals, so it takes a little while to open. We trim the ends fresh and blanch them in hot water (just boil the water and use it immediately), or char the ends with a flame. Heat helps the poppy open the pathways for water absorption and prevents wilting. In bouquets, we arrange freshly opened pieces or buds, with the understanding that the poppy will open during the day. If you plan to sow poppies just for pleasure in the flowerbed, none of this is necessary, of course :). For drying, we harvest mature poppy pods, roughly from mid-July. Simply hang them upside down in a dry, airy place, out of direct sunlight. Show full description