If you don't want the feather poppies to grow profusely, but are also afraid of installing a root barrier, you're right to plant this plant in the pot. What should you pay attention to?
How do I care for feather poppies in a pot?
To cultivate feather poppies in a pot, choose a pot that is at least 60 cm deep, a protected location and offer sun to partial shade and nutrient-rich, loose soil. Water regularly, fertilize every 2 weeks and cut back the spring poppies in spring.
Feather poppies tend to overgrow
The feather poppy, which shows pretty flowers in midsummer, spreads like a weed - at least that's what many of those who have already gotten to know it and have seen it spread in their garden without being asked claim.
Reproduction and spread thanks to runners and seeds
It forms runners underground (approx. 10 to 20 cm deep), with which it reproduces. It can also reproduce on its own using its seeds. Since it is also extremely undemanding, it quickly displaces other perennials from their location and takes over the main role.
Valuable gap filler
Nevertheless, the feather poppy is and remains a valuable gap filler. Planted in a pot, it can enrich many a balcony, one or two terraces and even the garden plot. He does well in fence areas and in front of walls. It should also not be underestimated as a privacy screen.
Both its growth height of up to 3 m as well as its rounded, heart-shaped leaves, which are lobed at the edge, and its terminal, feather-like flower spikes make it a pretty piece of jewelry in the pot.
Location requirements for Kübelkultur
Do you want to plant the feather poppies in the pot? Then note the following:
- Taproot: pot with a minimum depth of 60 cm
- Choose a protected location (does not tolerate late frost when budding)
- Sun to partial shade
- suitable for balconies, terraces, house entrances etc.
- needs nutrient-rich, loose, light soil
What care is important?
The feather poppies in the pot need little care. Most of the time he gets by without your involvement. The top priority is watering. It can only tolerate dry soil for a short time. It is advisable to add fertilizer every 2 weeks to stimulate flowering. After it freezes in winter, you can cut your feather poppy back close to the ground before it sprouts in spring.
Tip
The variety 'Coral Plume' grows less than others and is therefore also suitable for outdoor cultivation.
