Will Poppies Flower Twice

They may need support to keep them upright –place this over the mound of foliage before the flower stems appear. A poppy flower will last for about 10 days but plants will have a second flush of flowers if they’re cut back.

What to do when poppies have finished flowering?

Cut back and deadhead Oriental poppies after flowering. Cutting them right back to ground level will stimulate growth of fresh new foliage, and perhaps even some new blooms. Mulching and feeding will help to support this new growth.

How many blooms does a poppy plant produce?

They usually grow to at least over a foot tall, and have one bloom per stem in colors covering the entire color wheel from red to blue. Most poppies are hardy beyond USDA zone 4, but some will survive in 3 or even 2. They are fairly drought tolerant, usually preferring well-drained soil and light waterings.