Iceland poppy Papaver nudicaule Also known as: Arctic poppy, Yellow arctic poppy Papaver croceum Rating: 0.0 ( 0 votes) This description is for Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule): The Icelandic poppy is as short-lived as the career of a reality TV show contestant. The beautiful Iceland poppy or Papaver nudicaule is a vibrant addition to a variety of locations, including flower beds and borders, city gardens, small garden designs such as courtyard gardens, as well as cottage garden designs. The Iceland poppy has grey- green, hairy leaves and saucer-shaped petals that come in a variety of colours such as yellow, white, orange and red. This is a hardy but short-lived plant that is ideally situated in areas that receive full sunlight, with chalky, loamy or sandy soil that is well- drained. The light fragrance of the Iceland poppy is an additional feature that adds to the charm of this bold bloom. Find Iceland poppy in our Shop! Free shipping from € 50! Plant Environment Usage Known dangers? Acidity Standard category no Acidic Flowers & bulbs Neutral Perennials Alkaline Height [m] Hardiness zone Grown for 0.3 - 0.4 Z2-7 Attractive Flowers Spread [m] Heat zone Creative category 0.5 H9-2 Kid Approved For Beginners Colours Show-offs Roses & classics Dominant flower colour Winter temperatures [°C] Garden type Varies -46 - -12 Cottage garden Coastal Flower Fragrance Heat days Garden spaces No, neutral please 1 - 150 Flower beds Cut flowers Borders Flowering seasons Moisture Gardening expertise Late spring well-drained beginner Early summer Mid summer Foliage in spring Soil type Time to reach full size Grey-green sandy 2 to 5 years chalky loams Foliage in summer Sun requirements Grey-green Full sun Propagation methods Exposure seed Exposed division Sheltered root cuttings Growth habit Clump-forming .