Papaver Poppy Nudicaule Iceland Mix

Papaver Poppy Nudicaule Iceland Mix

Papaver Poppy Nudicaule Iceland Mix . This easy-to-grow Bi-annual poppy is prized for its medium-sized, 2 to 4 inch, silky flowers in bright shades of red, pink, orange and yellow. Best when massed in large groups. Makes good cut flowers. Blooms in summer. Grows best in full sun to a height of 14 inches. (Plant seeds outdoors in spring. Where winters are mild, plant seeds outdoors in the autumn for winter and spring blooms.)

Cultivation Advice

• Type: Bi – annual
• Days To Germination:  5-14
• Planting Depth: 1/16- to 1/8-inch
• Light:  Sunny
• Plant in a sunny location with well drained soil.  Plant seed directly outdoors in early-mid spring.
• Cultivate soil, mix seeds with a cup of sand and broadcast lightly over planting area. Lightly rake into soil or cover with light soil to a depth of 1/16 to 1/8 inch.
• Can be sown in autumn in mild winter areas.
• “Papaver” do need a period of chill / exposure to cold once sown to germinate which breaks the seeds dormancy.
•  This can also be achieved by placing placing in a fridge for 10-14 days prior to sowing.
•  If not chilled the seeds will remain dormant until the following spring.
• When plants are 2 inches high, thin to 6 to 8 inches apart. Does not transplant well.
• Keep soil moderately moist during germination.  Once plants are well established, water only as needed.
• For cut flowers, cut stem just before buds open and sear stem end in flame immediately.
• This plant will re-sow itself if left to seed.