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Iceland Poppy · Victory Giants

Papaveraceae · Papaver nudicaule

Also known as: Arctic Poppy

Characteristics

Hardy, Short-lived Perennial

Low growing tufting habit with feathery blue/grey leaves and short curved hairy flower stems producing lightly scented flowers in a mixture of pastel colours. Good for beds, borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, mass plantings and as a cut flower. Great for attracting bees and butterflies. Well suited to cold alpine climates.


Height: 45 cm
Foliage: Flowers:

The basics

Position: Full sun
Soil: well-drained
Position

Sowing Seeds

Sow in Spring
Technique: Direct, Raise seedlings

Depth: 1 mm Width: 30 cm

Germination

14 to 20 days
Maturity 220+ days

Journal

70 6

18 Aug 2024 · Planted Seeds (30) · Due: 1 Sep 2024 to 7 Sep 2024

29 Sep 2023 · Germination (6)

21 Sep 2023 · Planted Seed Viability Test (20) · Due: 5 Oct 2023 to 11 Oct 2023

16 Apr 2023 · Planted Seeds (20) · Due: 30 Apr 2023 to 6 May 2023



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