Only for Organic – Iceland Poppy Seeds 🌸🌿
Bring a burst of delicate beauty to your garden with Iceland Poppies! Known for their vibrant, papery blooms in shades of orange, yellow, pink, white, and red, these charming flowers add an elegant and airy touch to flower beds, borders, and containers. Iceland Poppies are perennial in cool climates but often grown as annuals or biennials, thriving in spring and early summer when temperatures are mild.
These poppies attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making them a perfect eco-friendly addition to any garden.
🌱 How to Grow Iceland Poppies:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Sow seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained soil and lightly press them in. Do not cover with soil, as they need light to germinate.
- Spacing: Keep plants 8-10 inches apart for best growth.
- Ideal Temperature: Germinates best at 15°C - 21°C.
- Germination Time: 10-20 days under ideal conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight daily).
- Soil Type: Grows best in well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0 - 7.5.
- Watering: Water moderately; keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Avoid overwatering.
- Climate Preference: Performs well in cool climates; struggles in excessive heat.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Deadheading: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
- Fertilization: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer once a month to boost flowering.
- Pest & Disease Control: Generally pest-free, but watch for aphids or powdery mildew. Neem oil can help.
- Support: Taller varieties may need light staking in windy areas.
✔ Blooming & Harvesting:
- Time to Bloom: 60-90 days after sowing.
- Blooming Season: Late winter to early summer (varies by climate).
- Cut Flowers: Ideal for fresh floral arrangements—cut blooms in the morning for longer vase life.