Should I Remove Poppy Seed Heads?

Once poppy flower petals have fallen, it is best to remove the seed head as soon as possible. Cut the flower stem as close to the base of the foliage as you can. Since the plant does not have to form seed, it can now spend its energy developing a larger, more vigorous plant for next spring.

Should poppy seed heads be cut off?

Annual poppies are easy to care for. There's no need to stake or deadhead the plants – just let them flower and seed as part of a wildflower display. ... A poppy flower will last for about 10 days but plants will have a second flush of flowers if they're cut back.

What do I do with my poppy seed heads?

Place the poppy seed pods, sometimes called seed heads, in a warm room with low humidity. Spread them on newspaper or paper towels, then let them dry for one to two weeks.