Overview
Papaver nudicaule is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Papaver, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Papaver nudicaule grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, wildflower meadow, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Oreomecon nudicaulis, synonym Papaver nudicaule, the Iceland poppy, is a boreal flowering plant. It is native to subpolar regions of Asia and the Yukon in North America, and has been introduced elsewhere.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Oreomecon nudicaulis
About the genus
Papaver is a genus of 70–100 species of frost-tolerant annuals, biennials, and perennials native to temperate and cold regions of Eurasia, Africa and North America. It is the type genus of the poppy family, Papaveraceae.
Wikipedia contributors, "Papaver", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Papaver
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Papaver
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Papaver nudicaule size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Papaver nudicaule
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews, Powdery mildews, Fungal wilts, Verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Papaver nudicaule?
Papaver nudicaule prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Papaver nudicaule need?
Papaver nudicaule is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Papaver nudicaule hardy in the UK?
Papaver nudicaule has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Papaver nudicaule?
Seed.
More in the Papaver genus
- Papaver atlanticumAtlas poppy
- Papaver californicumwestern poppy
- Papaver lateritiumorange poppy
- Papaver orientaleoriental poppy
- Papaver orientale 'Indian Chief'Indian Chief Oriental Poppy
- Papaver orientale 'Marcus Perry'Oriental Poppy
- Papaver orientale 'May Queen' (double)Oriental poppy 'May Queen'
- Papaver orientale 'Mrs Perry'Oriental Poppy