Papaver nudicaule Gartenzwerg Group
Icelandic poppy Gartenzwerg Group
Gartenzwerg Group is a dwarf poppy; a short-lived perennial usually grown as a biennial. The lobed, grey-green foliage forms a soft mound about 30cm across. The fragrant, papery, bowl-shaped flowers in white, cream, yellow, orange or red appear from late spring to late summer on stems to 30cm tall
Synonyms
Oreomecon nudicaulis Garden Gnome GroupPapaver nudicaule Gartenzwerg Group
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Orange Red White Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Orange Red White Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
A relatively new genus of perennial alpine poppy with long, hairy, leafless stems and solitary red, white, yellow or orange flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt
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