Papaver nudicaule — Iceland poppy
Papaver nudicaule is the botanical name for the Iceland poppy, whose crinkled, tissue-paper blooms in sherbet shades are among the most charming of all poppies. It is the species behind our poppy range within the flower seed collection.
History & origin
Despite its name, the Iceland poppy comes from the cold subpolar regions of the northern hemisphere, including Arctic Asia and North America. That hardy origin makes it tolerant of cool conditions and happiest where summers are not too hot.
The names are precise: Papaver is simply the classical Latin for poppy, while nudicaule means “naked-stemmed,” for the slender, leafless flower stalks that rise straight from the basal rosette.
Botanical characteristics
A short-lived perennial usually grown as a biennial or annual, Papaver nudicaule forms a tuft of ferny grey-green leaves from which leafless stems carry solitary, lightly fragrant, bowl-shaped flowers in white, yellow, orange, salmon and pink. The delicate, crinkled petals make superb cut flowers, and the nectar-rich blooms are a draw for bees among our pollinator-friendly flowers.
Growing Papaver nudicaule from seed
Sow the fine seed on the surface, as it needs light to germinate — direct where it is to flower, or in modules handled carefully, since poppies dislike root disturbance. Give it full sun and free-draining soil; sow in late summer or early spring for the best results. Our flower growing guide and flower sowing calendar cover the timing.
Ready to grow Iceland poppies? Browse the varieties or learn the basics first.
Related categories: Poppy · Cut Flowers · Pollinator Flowers · Annual Flowers · All Flower Seeds
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¿Qué es Papaver nudicaule?Es la amapola de Islandia, una perenne de vida corta que normalmente se cultiva como bienal o anual por sus delicadas flores de pétalos papiráceos.
¿Es originaria de Islandia la amapola de Islandia?No — a pesar del nombre, es nativa de las regiones subpolares frías del hemisferio norte, que es por qué tolera bien las condiciones frescas.
¿Cuándo debo sembrar las semillas de Papaver nudicaule?Siembra la fina semilla en superficie a finales del verano o a principios de primavera, ya que necesita luz. Consulta nuestro
calendario de siembra de flores para más información sobre el momento ideal.
¿Puedo cultivar amapolas de Islandia en maceta?Sí, con cuidado — siembra directamente o manipula los módulos con delicadeza, ya que las amapolas no toleran bien el trasplante.
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