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janpled

By Janpled

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Gb

My ornamental poppies that are usually at least 3 feet tall by now are looking very sick. I can't find out what is wrong from my books. Should I dig them up and burn them or hope they will recover for next year



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Hi

I had to look upside down to see your photo's lol

Your plants have " edema " which means the ground has been so wet, the plants take in more water than they use or need. that's what makes the leaves turn to yellow then go brown.

The wet winter is the main cause , hopefully the new growth looks fine so DONT water or feed , if you can remove the tatty leaves which will make they look a lot neater.

So no disease or insect problem

Hope this helps

Gg

4 May, 2014

 

I'd also go with them having been too wet in the earlier part of the year.

If it stays dry/non flooded they should recover.

4 May, 2014

 

Now I know why mine did not appear this year. We were flooded in this area.

4 May, 2014

 

That is good news Gg. I will leave well alone and hope this winter will be a little drier.

6 May, 2014

 

Yes lets hope !!! surely not two in a row !!!

7 May, 2014

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