Jessie Keith
Family
Papaveraceae
Botanical Name
Papaver nudicaule 'Champagne Bubbles'
Plant Common Name
Champagne Bubbles Iceland Poppy, Iceland Poppy
General Description
The low, large-flowered, delightfully delicate poppies that go under the name Papaver nudicaule are favorites for fall planting and winter bloom in frost-free regions, adding vivid color to the year’s shortest days. The seed-grown strain 'Champagne Bubbles' bears sparkling flowers in often pastel shades of orange, pink, scarlet, apricot, yellow and white.
Extremely hardy short-lived perennials native to subarctic regions, Iceland poppies are adapted for fast growth and flowering during short growing seasons. This adaptation makes them ideal for gardens in high mountain regions or the far north, where they are planted in spring and bloom in summer.
Easy to grow, these charmers produces small rosettes of blue green foliage. They are truly fabulous bloomers. Held well above the foliage atop hairy leafless stems, the globular flower buds open to large bowl-shaped flowers with crinkly petals that resemble crushed silk. At their center are numerous golden stamens surrounding a barrel-shaped ovary that is crowned with a star-shaped stigmatic disk. The fruit is a capsule comprising the ovary and stigmatic disk.
Full sun and cool weather are necessary for good flowering. Plants are not too picky about soil as long as it's relatively fertile and well-drained. Regular water, fertilizer, and deadheading will keep plants blooming longer. Iceland poppy performs best when purchased as a larger plant with a good-sized root system. These poppies are great for sunny borders and containers and look best planted in masses.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 2
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2 - 7
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Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
12"-16" / 30.5cm - 40.6cm
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Width
0"-0" / 0.0cm - 0.0cm (6)
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
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Native To
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Dark Salmon, Bronze
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Gray Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
Yes
