Mohnblüten-splendor blooms over Pfaffenhofen: inspire reader photos!

Leserfotos zeigen die üppige Mohnblüte im Landkreis Pfaffenhofen. Einsendungen und Hintergründe zur Blume des Jahres 2017.
Readers show the lush poppy blossom in the Pfaffenhofen district. Submissions and backgrounds to the flower of 2017. (Symbolbild/MW)

Mohnblüten-splendor blooms over Pfaffenhofen: inspire reader photos!

flourishing landscapes currently shape the region around Pfaffenhofen: the bright red flowers of the gossip poppy can be seen everywhere. A recording by photographer Matthias Jantsch inspires the readers, because his picture shows a colorful poppy field over a grain field on the B13 near Pörnbach. The campaign for sending reader photos from the region continues to run, and the editorial team is happy about new entries that should contain information about the photographer, the time of origin and the motif. If you want to send your own Mohnfeld photo, you can do so by email to the editorial team. Healthy week and a lot of joy in taking pictures!

Why is the gossip poppy blooming particularly lush this year? That has different causes. Garden specialist Andreas Kastner from the district office explains that the gossip poppy, a one or two year old plant, is thriving optimally on open floors. This plant can be found primarily at rowing locations such as road bankettes or converted areas, ideal growth conditions. The drought this year has also contributed to a particularly magnificent flower that the region has transformed into a sea of ​​flowers. Many hobby photographers, including Günther Köchel, have used the opportunity and took pictures of the poppy fields that are reminiscent of central Italy, especially Tuscany.

crashy colors and sustainability

The gossip poppy (Papaver Rhoeas) itself is known for its beautiful, scarlet to purple flowers, which all bloom only for a few days, but are impressive in a nutshell. This herbaceous plant becomes up to 90 cm high and produces a variety of seeds in its heyday from May to July that can spread over large distances. Experts report that the corn poppy is also considered Central European archaeophyt and has always been at home as a cultural companion in the domestic corridors.

The combination of warm weather and ideal soil ensures that the poppy flowers can develop splendidly. The poppy fields are not only a festival for the eyes, but also a popular motif for many hobby photographers from the area. In addition to Jantsch, other artists, such as Elke Kaindl and Silvia Rank, have caught population in various places, which explains the multitude of impressive recordings.

The beauty of the gossip poppy goes beyond the eye. Its flowers are used in the decoration while the seeds are used for oil extraction. As is well known, they stand in many cultures for various meanings in symbolism - in English -speaking countries, for example as a memory of fallen soldiers. Regardless of whether in the wild or in the gardens, the gossip poppy is also seen in 2025 as a real eye -catcher in Bavaria.

A look at the blooming poppy seed fields is definitely worth a trip. With the impressive colors and the simple beauty of the gossip poppy, they bring joy to the hearts of the people and invite you to capture memories in the form of pictures. The poppy field is and remains a wonderful example of the splendor of nature that needs to be discovered!

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