Iceland Poppy 'La Dolce Vita' Mix
Iceland Poppy 'La Dolce Vita' Mix
4 inch pot.
Iceland poppies and their tissue paper blooms are a cult favorite among florists and gardeners alike.
These are the BIG Iceland poppies, bred by Biancheri in Italy and known by a number of trade names. Iceland Poppy or Papaver ‘La Dolce Vita Mix’ is a new custom mix in Bianco (white), Rosa Intenso (pink) and Rosa Chiaro (apricot/peach). 18-24” stems are not uncommon!
A citrusy scent and abundant flowering habit stretching from early spring through midsummer make them a highly prized cutting garden addition.
These poppies are so big in their 4 inch pots and ready to get in the ground!
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Full Sun
PLANT HEIGHT: 12-30”
PLANT SPACING: 9-12"
PLANT TYPE: Biennial
VASE LIFE: For the longest vase life, immediately after harvest sear stem ends using an open flame or dip in boiling water for 7-10 seconds, at which point you will notice the ends changing color and texture. Place treated stems immediately into fresh water and a one-week vase life can be expected.
HARVEST: Harvest when buds are barely starting to break open.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soil