Iceland poppy growing herbaceous of the genus Papaver also known as Icelandic poppies or Papaver nudicaule, Iceland poppy short perennial evergreen or deciduous, biennial or annual used as ornamental cut flower plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone: 2-7 (as perennial) 8-10 (as annual).
Leaves color green in elliptic deeply lobed.
Iceland poppy flowers
Flower color yellow, orange, red, white or pink the inner part yellow, petals like crepe and merge in the base.
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Requirements for Iceland poppy growing and care:
Cool weather, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Toxic
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
30-60cm, 1-2 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Yellow, orange, red, white or pink flowers, the inner part yellow, petals like crepe and merge in the base
Scientific Iceland poppy:
Papaver nudicaule