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Papaver nudicaule


Iceland Poppy

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.401.250


Iceland Poppies are short-lived perennials, native to subpolar regions of northern Europe and North America, that usually self-seed and come back year after year. Plants form a low tuft of light green leaves, bearing large, satiny, lightly fragrant flowers on hairy stems. The bowl-shaped flowers last for weeks on end, in a range of shades including cream, yellow, salmon, orange, pink and red. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form. Allow at least a few flowers to set seed for future generations. Drought tolerant once established. Excellent for cutting, if picked just as the buds begin to open.

Further details for
Papaver nudicaule

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
  Deep Pink
  Light Pink
  Mixed
  Orange
  Red
  White
  Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Fast












Papaver nudicaule


Iceland Poppy

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.401.250


Iceland Poppies are short-lived perennials, native to subpolar regions of northern Europe and North America, that usually self-seed and come back year after year. Plants form a low tuft of light green leaves, bearing large, satiny, lightly fragrant flowers on hairy stems. The bowl-shaped flowers last for weeks on end, in a range of shades including cream, yellow, salmon, orange, pink and red. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form. Allow at least a few flowers to set seed for future generations. Drought tolerant once established. Excellent for cutting, if picked just as the buds begin to open.

Further details for
Papaver nudicaule

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
  Deep Pink
  Light Pink
  Mixed
  Orange
  Red
  White
  Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Fast