Bush's Poppy Mallow Seeds (Callirhoe)

Tips On Growing Callirhoe (Poppy Mallow)

Callirhoe (Poppy Mallow) - is a native genus of magenta or pink blooming perennials from the prairies and meadows of the mid-section of the US.

Preferred growing conditions:

• Plant in most any soil including clay with full sun conditions. In dry Western US, mulch with gravel or other coarse texted non-bark mulch. No mulch need in Eastern US.
• Keep regularly watered for the first growing season to establish the roots. Thereafer, infrequent but deep watering is best.
• Protect from browsing rabbits.
• Fertilize lightly in fall with Yum Yum Mix/compost blend.

Special comments:

• Deadhead to prolong blooming. Cut back hard in early to mid-spring just above where the stems emerge from the carrot-like root. Stems will often detach themselves.
• Plants are generally tap-rooted and shouldn't be divided or moved after they are established.