Dividing a wood poppy...anyone seen this?

I hope I haven't killed this lovely wood poppy. It had what I thought were some seedling poppies right up close to the .other plant. I divided them and this is what appeared.

Well I can't upload it...file is too large. I thought I had cured that problem.

Well, here is a photo of a wood poppy

 

I'll describe the problem. Apparently these poppies have a thick root stock. Almost wood like. I cut it in half. What do you think?

@Jerry Sullivan have you encountered this?

 

When they grow and flower I have left then alone. Presently I am watching and waiting. Nature sometimes moves slowly...very slowly.

Jerry

 

Whatever you did,, it is lovely !

 

@Jerry Sullivan let me know if you have had no luck with seeds. I have extra plants...could mail you one.

 

I am watching, I have not give up on the seeds. GO SEEDS!!!

Jerry

 

Hmmmm. Hate to pop your bubble but all of mine are not only up but they are blooming. Even the babies.