Iceland Poppy- Victory Giants Mix

Iceland Poppy- Victory Giants Mix

Papaver nudicaule

Synonyms: Papaver croceum

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• Perennial 45cm

• Good for beds, borders and as a cut flower

• Well suited to cold climates

Short-lived perennial (often grown as a biennial) to 45cm. 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. Also known as "Arctic Poppy".

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct
Sowing Depth:	1mm
When:	Spring*
Germination:	14-20 days @ 15-20°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle:	Hardy Perennial
Plant Spacing:	30cm
Plant Height:	45cm
Position:	Full sun, well drained soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:	220+ days

*Notes: Seeds can also be sown direct into soil in mid-Autumn and will germinate the following Spring. Not suited to hot humid climates.

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