Iceland Poppy Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Iceland poppy seeds in early spring, planting on the surface of the soil since this seed needs light to germinate. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur within 10-14 days. Do not attempt to move seedlings, since they resent having their roots disturbed. For an early start, start the seed indoors in peat pots 6-8 weeks before the last frost and plant outdoors.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well and grow well in dry or gravelly soil, though they also flourish in average soil. Do not attempt to move the plants, since they do not transplant well. A layer of mulch will help keep the soil cool, since this plant does not appreciate high heat. It is highly frost tolerant, and survives temperatures up to -20 degrees F. Deadhead flowers to extend the blooming season. This plant often self-sows, and is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately. For especially long-lasting blooms, sear the freshly cut ends with boiling water or a flame.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open at the top to reveal the ripe seeds. Gather Iceland poppy seeds as soon as the pods have opened; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place; keep in mind that they tend to lose their viability quickly, and are best planted within a year of harvest.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Arctic Poppy, Icelandic Poppy
Latin Name: Papaver nudicaule
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 160,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
cold weather performer
iceland poppy in nor cal really hits its stride in october. seeded these in late august as i know they are slow. not much for a month, but the cooler days of october really get them growing. i have planted 11 trays of 200 plugs and the germination was high enough to fill every cell, granted the best seed method of this dust fine seed is to mix with sand and sprinkle, using the sand as a guage for how heavy and where it has gone. i will transplant into 806 inserts later and by dec 1 i will plant over 2000 poppy. they usually perform to about may. i am very pleased with the germination rate of the seed and the health and vigor of the plants. i appreciate the bulk quantity and lower cost of seed from everwilde to make planting on this scale possible.
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Icelandic Poppies
I ordered these seeds to scatter along the driveway. They grew well, had a good assortment of white, orange, yellow, and some blush blooms. Began blooming first year here in Alaska.
Top Notch
Colorful packaging and in foil this preserves the seeds so they can used the next year and very affordable prices for what u r getting excellent quality to as the seeds always come up kudos these r usually hard to grow from seed piece of cake with yours
Sow far sow good (get it?)
I ordered these too late to plant right now. I've found poppies do best for me when I sow the seeds either in the fall or early spring. If I can judge on the quick shipping speed and impressive packing of the shipment and the seeds, I anticipate a bumper crop. I will do my best to update next season. Thank you for the excellent service!
DESCRIPTION

HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Iceland poppy seeds in early spring, planting on the surface of the soil since this seed needs light to germinate. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur within 10-14 days. Do not attempt to move seedlings, since they resent having their roots disturbed. For an early start, start the seed indoors in peat pots 6-8 weeks before the last frost and plant outdoors.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well and grow well in dry or gravelly soil, though they also flourish in average soil. Do not attempt to move the plants, since they do not transplant well. A layer of mulch will help keep the soil cool, since this plant does not appreciate high heat. It is highly frost tolerant, and survives temperatures up to -20 degrees F. Deadhead flowers to extend the blooming season. This plant often self-sows, and is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately. For especially long-lasting blooms, sear the freshly cut ends with boiling water or a flame.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open at the top to reveal the ripe seeds. Gather Iceland poppy seeds as soon as the pods have opened; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place; keep in mind that they tend to lose their viability quickly, and are best planted within a year of harvest.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Arctic Poppy, Icelandic Poppy
Latin Name: Papaver nudicaule
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 160,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
cold weather performer
iceland poppy in nor cal really hits its stride in october. seeded these in late august as i know they are slow. not much for a month, but the cooler days of october really get them growing. i have planted 11 trays of 200 plugs and the germination was high enough to fill every cell, granted the best seed method of this dust fine seed is to mix with sand and sprinkle, using the sand as a guage for how heavy and where it has gone. i will transplant into 806 inserts later and by dec 1 i will plant over 2000 poppy. they usually perform to about may. i am very pleased with the germination rate of the seed and the health and vigor of the plants. i appreciate the bulk quantity and lower cost of seed from everwilde to make planting on this scale possible.
Review images:
Review
Icelandic Poppies
I ordered these seeds to scatter along the driveway. They grew well, had a good assortment of white, orange, yellow, and some blush blooms. Began blooming first year here in Alaska.
Review
Top Notch
Colorful packaging and in foil this preserves the seeds so they can used the next year and very affordable prices for what u r getting excellent quality to as the seeds always come up kudos these r usually hard to grow from seed piece of cake with yours
Review
Sow far sow good (get it?)
I ordered these too late to plant right now. I've found poppies do best for me when I sow the seeds either in the fall or early spring. If I can judge on the quick shipping speed and impressive packing of the shipment and the seeds, I anticipate a bumper crop. I will do my best to update next season. Thank you for the excellent service!