Flower Identification
Common Name:
 Poppy
Botanical:
 Papaver
Symbolizes:
 Eternal sleep; Imagination
Availability/
Seasonality:
May - September.
Purchasing Tips:
 Purchase when the petals are just beginning to open. Stems should be firm and strong enough to support flowers. Find out genus at time of purchase.
Conditioning:
 Recut underwater - Preservative
Poppies wilt rapidly due to blockage by latex. Searing stem ends with a flame or dipping in boiling water for a few seconds is common with these flowers.