Description
Giant Mixed Poppy Seeds (Iceland Type) 6580.
Large, Delicately Fringed Blooms Built for Prairie Hardiness and Windswept Landscapes.
Giant Mixed Iceland Poppies (Papaver nudicaule) produce large, 10 cm wide flowers with wavy, fringed petals in a captivating spectrum of vibrant colours. Held aloft on strong, slender stems rising from fine, fern-like bright green foliage, these 45 cm plants are built to withstand heavy wind and rain. Native to northern regions and wildly popular across the Canadian prairies, this hardy perennial thrives in cool, drier summer climates where it performs as a cherished Zone 2 favourite. In hotter, humid regions, it is best grown as a heavy-blooming annual.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6580
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Botanical Name: Papaver nudicaule
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Type: Canadian Native Perennial (Hardy Perennial in Cool/Dry Climates; Grown as an Annual in Humid Heat)
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Hardiness: Zone 2
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Height: 45 cm
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Flower Size: 10 cm wide
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Well-drained soils
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Germination: 21 days at 20°C (Requires light to germinate)
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Seed Count: Approx. 800 seeds per packet (8,000 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Iceland Poppies require light for germination and perform best when established in well-drained soils.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors in a quality soilless mix during late February or March. Surface-sow seeds and do not cover, as light is required to induce germination. Maintain a temperature of 20°C for the 21 day germination period. Move sprouted seedlings under grow lights at slightly cooler temperatures before hardening off and planting outside after spring frost danger passes.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow outdoors anytime from May through mid-July, or in late fall for early blooms the following spring.
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Care & Maintenance: Plant in a full-sun location with well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blossoms regularly to prolong the flowering show throughout summer. Self-sows gently without becoming invasive.
Why Giant Mixed Iceland Poppy Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you are looking for delicate, papery blooms that possess surprising structural strength against wind and rain, Iceland Poppies are a spectacular choice. Exceptional cold hardiness and a multi-coloured palette make this native perennial an essential addition to rockeries, borders, and prairie garden beds.
