Flower Specifications
- Approximate Iceland poppy wildflower seeds per pound: 2,780,000
- Season: Annual
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Height: 12 - 24 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Bloom Color: Mix
- Environment: Full sun
- Soil Type: Loose, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 55 - 60F
- Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
- Sowing Rate: 1/3 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 1 pound per acre
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Poppy
Iceland Poppy (Papaver Nudicaule) - Iceland Poppy wildflowers are a wonderful source of exceptionally beautiful colors. They nearly glisten in the sun, and their petals look like crinkled silk. Easy-to-grow from Iceland Poppy wildflower seed, these blooms come in an array of color. Measuring 4 - 5 inches across, these single Iceland Poppy blooms open in shades of white, yellow, orange, pink, rose, and red as well as bi-colors! Iceland poppies put on a fabulous wildflower garden show, and they are among the best for cutting, due to their durable stems and erect flower position.
Iceland Poppies are used extensively in the southeast, sowing the wildflower seeds in the fall to create a lavish spring display, but the plants are unable to live through the hot summer that follows. In cooler climates, Iceland Poppy performs like a perennial for 2 - 3 years, but many gardeners choose to start it fresh each year by sowing Iceland Poppy wildflower seeds. Iceland Poppies prefer full sun and a fertile, well-drained soil. Early flowers during cool weather will be the largest. To encourage continued flowering, remove seed heads when they form. All parts of this wildflower are poisonous.
For hot climates, sow Iceland Poppy wildflower seed in the fall for early spring blooms. Prepare the soil and weed before sowing. The Iceland Poppy wild flower seed is tiny. Compressing the wild flower seed into bare soil is the best method for planting Iceland Poppy. For cooler climates, sow Iceland Poppy wild flower seed in late winter. They do not transplant outdoors well as they have a long tap-root. If the wild flower seed is started indoors, used peat pots, and transplant the entire pot into the soil.
More Poppy Seed Options
California Poppy Seed
California Poppy - White
California Poppy - Red
Oriental Poppy Seed
Red Poppy Seed
Shirley Poppy Seed
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Shake 'n Seed - We are now offering shaker bottles filled with our seed starting matrix: rich soil, gardening sand, water absorbing crystals, and starter fertilizer. This not only helps dispense your seed, but it gets it off to a great start! Simply remove lid from shaker bottle, add seed from packet, put back on lid, shake the bottle vigorously for 15 seconds, and then shake your way to beautiful new plants! Use Shake 'n Seed over good quality soil, and then gently water to keep seed moist until it sprouts. Great for ground covers or mass planting flower seeds. |
