Poppy Colibri Corallo (Coral) Seed

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.

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 Corallo?

• 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.
• Attracts pollinators during the cooler months.

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.
• Pick or deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering.

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