Papaver nudicaule 'Pastel Sherbert Mix'

Iceland Poppy

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Common Name:

Iceland Poppy

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule 'Pastel Sherbert Mix') - Description

Big 5-6" flowers sway gracefully on stems above bluish foliage. This mix contains soft pastel tones of Spring Sherbert colors. As hardy as pansies, but must have well-drained soil. Will bloom the first year if sown early. In South and Pacific Southwest, sow in fall or winter.

Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule 'Pastel Sherbert Mix') - Blooming

Generally, Poppies bloom in the spring and summer with a variety of colors. Followed by seed pods.

Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule 'Pastel Sherbert Mix') - Growth

Poppies can be grown in containers, raised beds and pretty much anywhere that has well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun.

Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule 'Pastel Sherbert Mix') - Planting

Poppies are easily grown from the seed and generally self-sow. Annuals and biennials should be sown "in situ", while perennials should be sown in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate perennials from root cuttings in late fall or early winter, or by division in spring.

Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule 'Pastel Sherbert Mix') - Pest

Papaver is susceptible to powdery mildew, gray mold, leaf smut, root rot, and damping off.

Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule 'Pastel Sherbert Mix') - Interesting facts

When cut or damaged, the stems of Papaver expel latex.

Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule 'Pastel Sherbert Mix') - Soil and irrigation

Does well with most soils as long as they are well drained. The Alpine Poppy (P. alpinum) requires especially fast draining soils that would resemble the rocky slopes of where they evolved.