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Papaver nudicaule Pulchinella Mixed

Papaver nudicaule Pulchinella Mixed
Iceland Poppy

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This new mix of Icelandic poppies brings together particularly floriferous plants, producing large single flowers in solid and remarkably vibrant shades. Their translucent corollas, crumpled around a yellow heart, offer a whole range of colors, from bright white to pearly yellow, from vivid orange to fiery red, and even a warm pink. These sturdy plants with strong stems are perfectly hardy and capable of flowering in the year of sowing, from June to September. Sown directly in place, or transplanted when very small, this poppy will not disappoint. It prefers cool climates, dreads scorching sun, but can tolerate mediocre soil.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Germination time (days)
18 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
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Sowing period February to April
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Description

This new mix of Icelandic poppies, known as Papaver nudicaule 'Pulchinella Mixed', brings together sturdy and exceptionally floriferous plants, producing large, single and translucent flowers in solid and remarkably vibrant colours. Their crumpled petals surrounding a yellow heart come in various colours, from bright white to pearly yellow, vibrant orange to fiery red, and warm pink. These plants are perfectly hardy and capable of flowering in the year of sowing throughout the summer. Sown directly in place or transplanted when very small, this poppy will not disappoint. It prefers cool climates, dreads the scorching sun, but can tolerate mediocre soil.

The Papaver nudicaule, also known as the saffron poppy, is a perennial plant in the poppy family with low growth. It is native to regions with cool summers in North America and Asia Minor. Its root system is organized around a taproot, diving deep into the soil. Its leaves form basal rosettes that expand over time, spreading no more than 20 cm (8in) wide. The elongated leaves are more or less dentate. They are bluish-green and covered in long hairs. The Pulchinella Mixed selection has a particularly compact habit, forming tufts that reach 25 cm (10in) in height when crowned with large, light and vibrant flowers. Depending on the sowing date, the remarkably long flowering period occurs between May and September. Each plant can produce about a hundred flowers in one season. Initially bent like a swan's neck, the buds straighten as they open. The poppy flowers, large in relation to the size of the plant, last about a week. They come in various colours and attract many pollinating insects. They are followed by elongated fruits that open at maturity on the upper part, releasing numerous small round seeds carried by the wind.

Icelandic poppies thrive in cool summers, fear heat, and manage to grow in poor soils. They enchant borders and flower beds, creating soft and bright spots of colour. The 'Pulchinella Mixed' mix is a choice plant for borders and containers, bringing the charm of the countryside. Sow them directly in slightly wild areas, in rockeries or scree gardens. They will look stunning alongside ornamental grasses like Stipa tenuifolia or Mulhenbergia capillaris, catmints, white Damask Nigellas, tulips, and forget-me-nots.

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Poppies and annual poppies: sowing, growing and care
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Poppies and annual poppies: sowing, growing and care
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Papaver nudicaule Pulchinella Mixed (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance slightly scented,
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Papaver

Species

nudicaule

Cultivar

Pulchinella Mixed

Family

Papaveraceae

Other common names

Iceland Poppy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 387721

Planting and care

While it is grown as a persistent evergreen perennial in Nordic countries, the Icelandic poppy is generally considered an annual or short-lived perennial when summers are hot and dry. It prefers slightly cooler summers that provide some atmospheric humidity. It thrives in well-drained soil that retains some moisture at depth. This plant can tolerate poor soil, which remains small in size but becomes more imposing in fertile soils. In regions with dry summers, partial shade exposure is more favourable. Elsewhere, it requires full sun. Its taproot needs to penetrate deeply into the soil. For this reason, the plant should be sown directly in place or transplanted as a young plant. This allows it to be perennial and faithfully bloom for several consecutive years. It does not like to be transplanted, let alone divided.

Sow fresh Icelandic poppy seeds in January-February or August-September. The sowing can be done directly on well-prepared and clean soil or in pots or containers under a cold frame.

Scatter the seeds on the surface of fine, well-drained soil that is kept moist. Do not cover the seeds. Maintain a temperature of 18-20°C. Place the container or pots in a mini-greenhouse or under transparent plastic until germination, which takes 18 to 21 days. Light facilitates germination. Transplant the young plants when they are developed enough to be handled, into 8 cm (3in) diameter pots. Keep them in cooler conditions for 10 to 15 days to gradually acclimate them, and then transplant them into the ground, in their final location, once the risk of frost has passed. Space the plants 15 cm (6in) apart.

You can also sow in a cold greenhouse or conservatory in late summer or early autumn, which generally produces more vigorous plants. Place the plants in a bright location, watering sparingly. Place the plants in the garden the following spring.

Sowing period

Sowing period February to April
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 18 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -45.5°C (USDA zone 2) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Draining

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