'Champagne Bubbles' Icelandic Poppy Mix (Papaver)
Perennial
- Delicate flowers in an array of cheery orange, pink, red, white & yellow hues!
- A colorful & reliable addition to cut-flower gardens.
- Low maintenance, cold-tolerant & deer-resistant.
- Zones 3-7, sun, 1-2’ tall x 8" wide at maturity.
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Description
With instantly recognizable cup-shaped flowers, poppies only need a little introduction. These early summer classics are found worldwide, boasting vibrant red, pink, orange, and pastel hues worthy of a spot in every garden. They grow best in well-drained sites and are tolerant of sandy and rocky soils, which means even challenging spaces can be filled with beautiful flowers.
Details
Common name: Poppy, Icelandic poppy
Zone: 3-7
Sun exposure: Sun (>6 hours sun)
Height x width: 1-2’ x 8"
Bloom time: Spring through early summer
Flower color: Pink, red, orange, yellow, & white.
Foliage color: Light green
Features: Deer-resistant, cold-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance, container plants, rare & unusual
Uses: Accent, cut-flower, massing, border, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Average water needs. Well-draining site.
Spacing: 18-24 inches.
Fertilizing: Poppies don't need much fertilization and can tolerate poor soils, one application of a slow-release fertilizer in spring will suffice.
Winterizing: Hardy to zone 3 these poppies do well in winter, however newly planted varieties can benefit from a layer of mulch before winter arrives.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadhead as flowers fade to promote longer flowering into the season.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
