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Poppy Seeds - Iceland
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Iceland Poppy (Papaver Nudicaule) - Easy-to-grow from Iceland Poppy seeds, these blooms come in an array of colors. Measuring 4 - 5 inches across, these single Poppy blooms open in shades of white, yellow, orange, pink, rose, and red as well as bi-colors!
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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
Iceland Poppy (Papaver Nudicaule) - Iceland Poppy wildflowers are a wonderful source of exceptionally beautiful colors. The Poppy flowers nearly glisten in the sun, and their petals look like crinkled silk. Easy-to-grow from Iceland Poppy seeds, these blooms come in an array of colors. Measuring 4 - 5 inches across, these single 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 by 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 plants perform like a perennial for 2 - 3 years. Iceland Poppies prefer full sun and a fertile, well-drained soil. Early flowers during cool weather will be the largest.
Common Questions
Can you grow Iceland poppies in containers?
Yes, you can grow in containers with good drainage holes and planted in well-draining soil. Since poppies are sensitive to transplanting, sow directly into the container you want them in that season—in the fall or early spring. Make sure to keep plants consistently watered and fed.
My Iceland poppy leaves are curling, what is wrong?
Powdery mildew is most likely your issue. Space out your plants, remove affected areas and apply fungicide.
Can I encourage more blooms with Iceland poppy?
Yes, by deadheading your spent flowers you will encourage a longer bloom season.
Do Iceland poppy attract any pollinators?
Yes – bees, butterflies and birds are all attracted to Iceland poppy flowers.
