{"product_id":"poppy-colibri-ciclamino-reddish","title":"Poppy Colibri Ciclamino (Reddish) Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoppy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Short-lived perennial, usually grown as a cool-season annual in South African gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Papaver nudicaule (Iceland poppy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun; light afternoon shade can help in hotter inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: Surface sow or cover with only a very fine layer of sand or vermiculite; light helps germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 20-30 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: Keep the seed surface evenly moist until seedlings appear, then grow on in cool, bright conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Around 30-60 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 50 raw seed, 500 raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Poppy Colibri Ciclamino?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReddish-cyclamen tones add depth to cool-season flower schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for cut flowers when harvested as buds begin to open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a strong focal colour without bulky foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators in sunny, well-drained beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with white, apricot, orange, lavender and soft pink flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest grown through the cooler part of the year; flowering quality drops as heat and humidity increase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow where plants are to flower, or transplant very young seedlings with minimal root disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fertile but free-draining soil and avoid waterlogged beds or pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater at soil level and keep evenly moist without leaving the soil soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick or deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"50 raw seed","offer_id":46149891096712,"sku":"371605-S050SR","price":207.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 raw seed","offer_id":46149891129480,"sku":"371605-S500SR","price":2484.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/POPPYCOLIBRICICLAMINO_02311b9c-b8cd-46f9-a7c5-f652c59ed621.jpg?v=1782892908","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/poppy-colibri-ciclamino-reddish","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}