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Poppy Colibri Corallo (Coral) Seed produces warm coral Iceland poppy blooms with an airy, romantic garden feel. It is a beautiful cool-season choice for South African gardeners building soft colour into beds, containers and cutting patches.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Short-lived perennial, usually grown as a cool-season annual in South African gardens.
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Scientific Name: Papaver nudicaule (Iceland poppy)
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General Sowing Time: Autumn to early winter in mild South African regions; late winter to early spring in very cold gardens or where winter soil stays waterlogged.
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Position: Full sun; light afternoon shade can help in hotter inland gardens.
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Sow Depth: Surface sow or cover with only a very fine layer of sand or vermiculite; light helps germination.
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Spacing: 20-30 cm apart.
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Germination: Keep the seed surface evenly moist until seedlings appear, then grow on in cool, bright conditions.
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Height: Around 30-60 cm.
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Available Pack Sizes: 50 raw seed, 500 raw seed
Why Grow This Variety
- Warm coral blooms bridge orange, pink and apricot colour palettes.
- Lovely for fresh cut flowers and informal seasonal bunches.
- Adds soft movement and texture to cool-season beds.
- Works well in containers where drainage is good and plants receive plenty of light.
Garden Uses
Use Poppy Colibri Corallo in sunny cool-season borders, patio pots and cut-flower rows. The coral colour combines beautifully with white, cream, peach, lavender, blue and deep wine-toned companion flowers.
Growing Notes
- Best grown through the cooler part of the year; flowering quality drops as heat and humidity increase.
- Direct sow where plants are to flower, or transplant very young seedlings with minimal root disturbance.
- Use fertile but free-draining soil and avoid waterlogged beds or pots.
- Water at soil level and keep evenly moist without leaving the soil soggy.
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