Did you forget to plant your Iceland Poppies last fall? It's not too late! Although these dainty beauties dislike our warm weather, they should be able to hold on through the end of April or so.
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| Papaver nudicaule 'Champagne Bubbles' |
I love this variety -- "Champagne Bubbles." The flowers come in an array of warm, sunny colors like red, yellow and orange. I think the petals look like the finest silk crepe, and yet they are fairly tough. Iceland Poppies seem to withstand our version of cold weather just fine!
Although this poppy is often sold as a perennial, it should be regarded as an annual here. It's just too hard to guarantee its survival through our summers. Take a chance on those seed pods, though! It's possible you'll have seedlings in the fall, who will develop nice strong root systems to carry them through next spring. Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot and enjoy until the hot weather sets in.
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