Is the corn poppy the national flower of Belgium? Detailed planting time and methods
The corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is an ornamental flower of the Papaveraceae family, also known as lichunhua, saimudan, manyuanchun, xiannvhao, yumeirencao, and wucao. It originated in Europe. The corn poppy has brightly colored flowers, an unusual appearance, and a relatively long flowering period, making it suitable for planting in courtyards or outdoors. The whole plant of the corn poppy has certain medicinal value, with sedative, antidiarrheal, and analgesic effects. So is the corn poppy the national flower of Belgium? Attached are the planting time and methods.
I. Is the corn poppy the national flower of Belgium?
The corn poppy is the national flower of Belgium. In many places in Belgium, you can see patches of corn poppies, and because their flower colors are very bright and look enchantingly graceful, they are deeply loved by the Belgian people.
In addition, the corn poppy flower is a memorial symbol of World War I. On the annual Armistice Day, many people wear or hold a corn poppy on their chest or in their hands to commemorate the civilians and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the war.
II. Planting time and methods of the corn poppy
1. Planting time of the corn poppy
The corn poppy is a very beautiful flower, somewhat similar to the opium poppy, and we generally choose spring or autumn for planting. Of course, although autumn sowing will not bloom or bear fruit that same year, the corn poppy has plenty of time to absorb nutrients and will have a dormant period through the winter. When spring arrives, it will begin to grow vigorously and produce beautiful flowers. In addition, corn poppies sown in autumn have a longer flowering period.
2. Planting methods of the corn poppy
1. Soil requirements
When planting corn poppies, the soil requirements are not very strict, but if you want good growth and abundant flowering, it is more suitable to choose sandy loam with good drainage, deep soil layers, and fertility. In addition, the seeds of the corn poppy are very small, so when sowing, the soil should be leveled and finely broken up, and then loosened frequently. Pay attention to the row spacing when sowing, cover with plastic film after sowing, and then slowly remove the film when the corn poppies sprout.
2. Fertilization requirements
During the growing period, corn poppies generally need to be fertilized once a month, but do not apply too much fertilizer at one time, otherwise pests and diseases are likely to occur. Apply nitrogen fertilizer once in April and phosphorus-potassium fertilizer once in May, which can promote flowering.
3. Temperature points
The corn poppy is cold-resistant but not drought-resistant, and it blooms better under sufficient light. The temperatures for germination and growth of the corn poppy are different: during germination, around 15 to 20 degrees Celsius is suitable, and during growth, 5 to 25 degrees Celsius is suitable.
4. Watering points
If corn poppies are planted outdoors, you only need to keep the soil moist after planting, and there is no need to water frequently. For potted plants, it depends on their growth conditions and the weather; generally, water once every three to five days. If it is relatively cold in winter, water less, and during the vigorous growth period in spring, you can water more. In addition, there must not be standing water in the pot soil, otherwise root rot and other problems may occur.