Papaver nudicaule Pulcinella Series - Red

Pulcinella Series

Common Name: Iceland Poppy

Fire engine red flowers.

Provide a bright color spot to your garden with this new series of Iceland Poppies. Beginning in early summer, these large-flowered plants will bloom almost continually for a long time on strong stems. This type of poppies will thrive in colder zones all the way to zone 2. These plants are ideal for alpine or rock gardens, but do require good moisture and good drainage to thrive. A short-lived perennial.

Height:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Specimen

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Poppies are popular and undemanding plants that have been grown for generations. When in bloom, they are the stars of the flower border, oozing vivid colors of every shade except blue. They will perform best in rich, well-drained soils in full sun.

Poppies are prized cut flowers. They should be cut just when buds start to break and their ends should be seared to prevent sap leakage from their stems.

Characteristics

Height:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Specimen

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Companions

Gardening Tips

Poppies are prized cut flowers. They should be cut just when buds start to break and their ends should be seared to prevent sap leakage from their stems.