Papaver nudicaule Champagne Bubbles Mix

This mixture of dwarf Icelandic poppies, also known as Papaver nudicaule 'Champagne Bubbles Mix', is an improvement on the 'Wonderland' selection. It offers very large, single and fragrant flowers with petals that are swollen and crinkled, in various bright and vibrant colours such as white, yellow, pink, bright orange, melon, or crimson red. It is perfect for borders, rockeries, and flowering pots. It is a perennial grown as a biennial that flowers from May to July. Planted when very small, this poppy will not disappoint. Hardy and wind-resistant, it thrives in cool summers, non-scorching sun, and tolerates mediocre soil.

Papaver nudicaule, also known as the saffron poppy, is a perennial plant of the Papaveraceae family. Its root system is organized around a taproot, which goes deep into the soil. The leaves form basal rosettes that expand over time, spreading up to 20cm (8in) wide. The elongated leaves are more or less dentate. They are bluish-green, covered in long hairs. The 'Champagne Bubbles' selection has a compact habit, forming clumps that are 35cm (14in) tall when crowned with bright and delicate flowers. Flowering occurs between May and August, depending on the climate and weather. Initially bent like a swan's neck, the buds straighten as they open. The poppy flowers, very large in relation to the size of the plant, measure about 10cm (4in) in diameter and last for about a week. They come in various colours and attract many pollinating insects. They are followed by elongated fruits that open at maturity on their upper part, releasing numerous small round seeds. This plant with sturdy stems withstands wind and cold well.

Icelandic poppies thrive in cool summers and can grow in poor soils. They enchant borders and flower beds, where they create soft and vibrant spots of colour. The 'Champagne Bubbles Mix' is a preferred plant, bringing the charm of the countryside to slightly wild areas, rockeries, or scree gardens. It looks stunning alongside ornamental grasses like Stipa tenuifolia or Mulhenbergia capillaris, brightening up Nepetas, with white Damask flowers, tulips, or Forget-me-nots. It also allows for beautiful flowering pots that require very little maintenance.

Note: Please be aware that our plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible, either in pots, flower boxes, or directly in flower beds.