Poppy Colibri Arancio (Orange) Seed

Poppy Colibri Arancio (Orange) Seed brings glowing orange Iceland poppy colour to cool-season beds, borders, containers and cut-flower rows. Its delicate, papery blooms are ideal for adding warmth and movement to the South African winter and spring garden.

Plant Information

• Plant Type: Short-lived perennial, usually grown as a cool-season annual in South African gardens.
• Scientific Name: Papaver nudicaule (Iceland poppy)

Growing Information

• 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.
• Position: Full sun; light afternoon shade can help in hotter inland gardens.
• Sow Depth: Surface sow or cover with only a very fine layer of sand or vermiculite; light helps germination.
• Spacing: 20-30 cm apart.
• Germination: Keep the seed surface evenly moist until seedlings appear, then grow on in cool, bright conditions.
• Height: Around 30-60 cm.
• Available Pack Sizes: 50 raw seed, 500 raw seed

Why Grow Poppy Colibri Arancio?

• Glowing orange flowers give strong colour without feeling heavy in the garden.
• Excellent cool-season cut flower for soft, airy bunches.
• Good choice for cottage gardens, mixed annual borders and container displays.
• Attracts pollinators during the cooler flowering season.
• Useful for gardeners wanting early-season colour before summer annuals take over.

Garden Uses

Plant Poppy Colibri Arancio in cool-season flower beds, cutting patches and patio containers where the orange flowers can catch low winter and spring light. It pairs beautifully with white, cream, blue, purple and soft pastel 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.
• Pick or deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering.

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