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Papaver 'Iceland Poppy Champagne Bubbles Mix' is a delightful, cool-season perennial admired for its vibrant, cup-shaped flowers in a mix of pastel shades and slender, hairy foliage. This Iceland poppy variety adds a playful, effervescent charm to garden beds, borders, and containers with its cheerful blooms.
Description:
Dimensions: Grows to a height of 12-18 inches with a spread of 8-12 inches. It forms a loose, upright clump with soft, gray-green leaves that support its delicate, tissue-paper-like flowers.
Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun to part shade, ideally receiving 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Thrives in bright, cool conditions but appreciates some afternoon shade in warmer climates.
Water Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil with regular watering. Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially during bloom time; avoid waterlogging to protect roots.
Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 2-7 (often grown as an annual in warmer zones).
Bloom Time: Blooms from late spring to early summer with large, 3-4 inch wide flowers in a mix of colors including pink, orange, yellow, and white, perched atop wiry stems.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and prevent self-seeding if desired. Remove faded foliage in late summer to tidy the plant after its bloom cycle ends.
How to Plant:
Location: Ideal for garden beds, borders, or containers in cool, sunny to partially shaded spots. Prefers well-draining soil and areas with good air circulation.
Soil Preparation: Use light, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Enrich with compost for nutrients, but avoid overly rich soils to prevent legginess.
Planting: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Spacing: Space plants 8-12 inches apart to accommodate their mature spread and allow room for their airy, swaying blooms.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the growing season. Reduce watering as blooms fade, especially in hotter weather.
Fun Fact: Papaver nudicaule 'Iceland Poppy Champagne Bubbles Mix' gets its name from the buoyant, bubbly appearance of its flowers, which seem to float above the foliage like champagne bubbles. Its cool-season vigor and pastel palette make it a whimsical standout for early-season gardens.