Poppy, Iceland (Organic)

$2.99

Papaver nudicaule

Minimum: 50 seeds

Grace your garden with the ephemeral beauty of Iceland Poppy, a delicate and enchanting flower that brings a touch of ethereal charm to your outdoor haven. With its papery petals and vibrant hues, the Iceland Poppy is a symbol of fleeting beauty that leaves a lasting impression.

Key Features:

  1. Papery Petal Perfection: Iceland Poppy is renowned for its delicate, papery petals that create a visual poetry in motion. Each bloom resembles a fluttering butterfly, adding an airy and graceful quality to your garden.

  2. Vibrant Hues: Revel in the kaleidoscope of colors offered by Iceland Poppy, ranging from pure whites to soft pastels and bold oranges. This diversity allows you to create captivating color schemes in borders, containers, or as charming cut flowers.

  3. Compact and Charming: With a compact and mounding growth habit, Iceland Poppy is the perfect choice for adding charm to small spaces, rock gardens, or as edging along pathways. Its petite stature belies the impact of its blooms.

  4. Cool-Season Elegance: Embrace Iceland Poppy's cool-season elegance as it blooms in early to mid-spring. This makes it a delightful addition to your garden, ushering in a wave of color when other flowers are still waking from winter slumber.

  5. Versatile Garden Use: Whether as a standalone feature, in mixed plantings, or as a cut flower for bouquets, Iceland Poppy is a versatile beauty. Its versatility extends to both formal and cottage garden settings, creating a romantic and picturesque atmosphere.

Specifications:

  • Botanical Name: Papaver nudicaule
  • Bloom Colors: Various, including white, yellow, orange, pink
  • Plant Type: Perennial (usually grown as an annual)
  • Height: Compact, ideal for small spaces
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring

Benefits:

  • Immerse your garden in the delicate and ephemeral beauty of Iceland Poppy's papery petals.
  • Customize your garden's color palette with the vibrant hues ranging from soft pastels to bold oranges.
  • Utilize Iceland Poppy's compact and charming growth for small gardens, rockeries, or as edging.
  • Enjoy a cool-season bloom, adding an early splash of color to your garden when other plants are still waking up.
  • Embrace the versatility of Iceland Poppy for various garden uses, from standalone features to cut flower arrangements.

Cultivation Tips:

  1. Plant Iceland Poppy seeds in well-drained soil with exposure to full sun for optimal blooming.
  2. Water consistently, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
  3. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and prevent self-seeding.

Invite the enchantment of Iceland Poppy into your garden. Order now and witness the fleeting beauty that adds a touch of magic to your outdoor sanctuary!