![]() ![]() The species are readily distinguishable by their distinctive flower shape and the stems and branches contain milky-like latex that may be clear. This family consists of herbs that are normally annual or perennial. This perennial grows to 500 mm (20 in) and produces large flowers in a mixture of colours. This perennial grows to 500 mm (20 in) and produces large flowers. This perennial grows to 400 mm (16 in) and produces scarlet flowers and scarlet stamens. This perennial grows to 500 mm (20 in) and produces large flowers in pastel colours and strong colours. This perennial grows to 400 mm (16 in) the flowers are in pink shades and smaller. This perennial grows to 500 mm (20 in) and produces large flowers in many colours and bi-colours. This perennial grows to 500 mm (20 in) and produces large flowers in pastel, pink, red, white, yellow and orange. There are many cultivars of this plant contact your local nursery for available varieties. 'Papaver': Latin name for the poppy 'nudicaule': naked stem. Papaver (pa-PAH-ver) nudicaule (new-de-KAW-lee) Once established it has a medium water requirement, (Scale: 2-drops from 3) and responds to mulching with regular deep watering during dry periods. As a cut flower pick early in the morning, scald stems for 15 seconds before placing in fresh water. It establishes in one season and is commonly grown as an annual. It is also used in bedding displays for large gardens or is planted in patio pots or tubs. The Iceland Poppy is grown for its flowers and is planted in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders. It can be an annual, biennial or herbaceous perennial. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender and deer resistant. It grows in poor to moderately fertile well drained moist to dry light loams that are acidic to neutral with a pH range from 5.5 to 7.5 but tolerates chalky soils. Papaver nudicaule is naturally found from Iceland to the sub-arctic regions growing on rocky hillsides and lowlands. The red, orange, yellow and pink cup-shaped flowers appear solitary above the foliage from late autumn to early spring. It has dark green lobed leaves and arise from a crown. ![]() This perennial is commonly grown as an annual and forms a rounded tufted habit. ![]()
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