Papaver nudicaule or Iceland poppies have textured, cup-shaped flowers in shades of white, orange, pink and crimson.  Stems are tall and without foliage, the apple green, fern-like leaves form a soft clump at the base of the plant.

 

Lots-a-Colour Varieties

Poppy (P. nudicaule) Papaver / Iceland Poppy

Wonderland Mix

The large 10cm flowers bloom continuously on short thick stems.  Highly wind and cold resistant.

Height

25cm

Climate

Temperate to cold

Planting & Cultivation Tips

Plant 20 to 30cm apart in soil that has been prepared by being dug thoroughly and enriched with well-rotted manure or compost.

Poppies need a well drained position with sun.

Feed every two weeks when buds form.

Remove old flowerheads and protect from snails.

Peak Flowering Time

Winter

Useful for

Easy to grow, colourful bedding plants.  The dwarf variety grown at Lots-a-Colour make an excellent pot plant as well.