Are you growing oriental poppy in Washington, but don’t know when they’ll bloom?
Getting your Oriental Poppy to bloom is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Oriental Poppy have a small window when they bloom and still look great.
So if they bloom too early they may die or not last as long. And if they bloom too late they may have small blooms that don’t last long.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time for oriental poppy to bloom in Washington:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Oriental Poppy, Check Out This GUIDE!
When Do Oriental Poppy Bloom in Washington?
As you may have already guessed, there are two main factors that determine when Oriental Poppy will bloom: where your Oriental Poppy are planted & weather (time).
Bloom Time Depends on Where Your Oriental Poppy Are Planted!!!
When your Oriental Poppy will bloom will depend on exactly where it is planted in your yard or garden
In general, expect the following:
- If a oriental poppy is planted in an area of your yard that receives full sun it will bloom around the same time every year or up to two weeks early due to warm weather and extra sunlight.
- If a oriental poppy is planted in an area of your yard that received partial sun it will bloom around the same time every year.
- If a oriental poppy is planted in an area of your yard that receives shade and is not protected from wind or rain it will bloom anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks later than its average time.
Washington Last & First Frost Dates
For your reference, I have created this table for average frost dates for most major cities in Washington. If your city is not listed below you can find its Last & First Frost Dates HERE.
Bloom Time Depends on the weather!
In general, oriental poppy will bloom:
- 2 years after starting oriental poppy from seed
- 2 years after planting oriental poppy in your yard
If you want to learn WHEN ANY Flower will bloom in Washington, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
