Iceland Poppy
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Perennial poppy with large, single flowers. Mixed colours of white, cream, orange, yellow. Wavy petals and strong stems. Height 45cm.
Perfect for flowerbeds or borders. Fits most well-drained soils.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 10ºC night/20ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Rock garden
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Mixed |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | Spring-Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Papaver nudicaule ’victory giant’ |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Perennial |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 7-14 |
| Average germination (%) | 85 |
| Seeds per gram | 10000 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Rock garden |
|---|---|
| Distance between plants | 30 cm |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid to neutral |
| Soil type | Sand, Light, Poor |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC) |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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