Champagne Bubbles

Papaver nudicaule 'Champagne Bubbles Scarlet'

Iceland poppy


Papaver nudicaule Champagne Bubbles 'Scarlet' - Iceland poppy from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Short-lived, herbaceous biennial
  • Readily self-seeds
  • Long lasting, crepe-like, bright red flowers, fragrant
  • Nodding buds, bowl-shaped flowers
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Full Sun
Full Sun

Delicate, crinkled, cup shaped flowers in the spring.  Colors are white, yellow, pink or orange-red. Excellent cutting flower with a long vase life. Pollinator magnet.



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers full sun to light shade and rich, evenly moist, well drained soil Does well in cool-summer temps but struggles in hot, humid conditions Deadheading promotes more blooming Leave some later flowers to re-seed; if naturalizing is desired


Height: 12-15 in
Spread: 6-12 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 2'-7
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Rock Garden
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Naturalizing
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Spring Bloomer
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water


Genus Overview: Papaver(Iceland)

Common Name: Iceland Poppy

Delicate, crinkled, cup shaped flowers in the spring.  Colors are white, yellow, pink or orange-red. Excellent cutting flower with a long vase life. Pollinator magnet.