Poppy Colibri Ciclamino Seed (Burnt Red)

Poppy Colibri Ciclamino (Reddish) Seed adds rich reddish-cyclamen Iceland poppy colour to cool-season beds and cut-flower plantings. It is a striking choice where you want jewel-toned flowers with the light, papery texture poppies are loved for.

Grow it successfully: Read the Poppy Grow Guide.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Short-lived perennial, usually grown as a cool-season annual in South African gardens.
• Scientific Name: Papaver nudicaule (Iceland poppy)
• Seed Form: Raw; sow as supplied with no soaking or prechill unless a future lot label says otherwise.
• 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: Press onto the moist surface and barely cover with fine vermiculite or sand; keep in bright conditions and do not bury 3 mm.
• Spacing: 20–25 cm in an intensive cut row; 30–45 cm where larger plants or humid conditions need more airflow.
• Germination: About 10–15 days at 15–18°C; keep humid for the supplier’s first 4–5 days, then remove the cover and provide airflow.
• Height: Around 30-60 cm.
• Available Pack Sizes: 50 raw seed, 500 raw seed

Why Grow This Variety

• Reddish-cyclamen tones add depth to cool-season flower schemes.
• Excellent for cut flowers when harvested as buds begin to open.
• Creates a strong focal colour without bulky foliage.
• Attracts pollinators in sunny, well-drained beds.

Garden Uses

Plant Poppy Colibri Ciclamino in cutting rows, sunny borders and cottage-style plantings where its deeper colour can stand out. It is especially useful for adding contrast among softer pastel poppies and cool-season annuals.

Growing Notes

• Best grown through the cooler part of the year; flowering quality drops as heat and humidity increase.
• Start in plug cells and transplant very young after about 25–30 days with minimal root disturbance; direct sow only where fine seed can be kept evenly moist and weed-free.
• 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.

Safety: This is ornamental seed, not food-grade seed. Do not eat the seed or any part of the plant, and do not use it for homemade tea or medicine. Keep seed and plants away from children and pets.

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