Growing Mixed Colors Iceland Poppy Garden Seeds

Mixed Colors Iceland poppy seeds are frost tolerant and can be sown directly outdoors in either late fall or early spring. Iceland poppy seeds have a wildflower growth habit and can be broadcasted similarly. Blend 1 part poppy seed to 5 parts sand to increase visibility during sowing and lightly rake and tamp. For earliest spring blooms, begin Iceland poppy seeds indoors 6-8 weeks prior and transplant to either indoors or out. Whether sowing indoors or outdoor, lightly cover 2-3 Mixed Color Iceland poppy seeds 6-12" apart in average, light, and well-drained soil, or broadcast directly. Mixed Colors Iceland poppy seeds thrive in many full-sun gardens but will not perform well in high humidity and intense summer heat. Iceland poppies will only thrive in full sun in temperate and cool gardens and will benefit from partial shade in warmer climates. Iceland poppies are susceptible to root rot, powdery mildew, and botrytis fungus in wet and poorly drained soils. Mixed Colors Iceland poppy seeds mature in 91-98 days as 12-16" tall mounded shrubs with a 6-12" spread covered in 2-4" delicate papier-mache blooms.

Papaver nudicaule, or the Iceland poppy, is native to the subpolar regions of Europe, Central Asia, and Canada, but not actually Iceland.