Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
If you are looking for a brilliant blooming perennial to add to a bed or container, the Garden Gnome Iceland Poppy is for you. The petals have a slight crinkle texture and look like they are made from crepe paper. The two-inch blooms are scarlet, yellow, or orange and surround a soft yellow eye and exposed stamens. This beauty, also known as Papaver nudicaule 'Garden Gnome,' starts to bloom in late April and will continue to display flowers until the frost. The flowers grow on tall stems that are somewhat hairy and are complemented by blue-green foliage around the base of the plant.
This plant is excellent in borders, mass plantings, containers, and as a cut flower. Iceland Poppies do best in areas that have cold winters. Something about a chilly winter ensures this stunner will be ready to go come spring, and the blooms will keep coming all summer. The Iceland Poppy plant is deer-resistant and grows as a perennial in USDA zones 2 through 8.
Garden Gnome Iceland Poppy Care
Plant Iceland Poppies in full sun to partial shade. This plant will bloom more prolifically with full sun, but it will still do very well in partial shade. Soggy soil is perhaps the biggest challenge when growing Poppies. Water only when the top couple of inches of soil are dry and use well-draining soil. The soil should also be rich, and it will help if it has a neutral pH. When it is time to water, apply water to the ground around the plant and try to keep the delicate foliage dry to prevent damage.
Remove spent flowers to keep this plant looking good and promote new blooms. Garden Gnome Iceland Poppy will benefit from routine feeding, so apply balanced fertilizer with a ratio like 20-20-20 every few weeks.
Garden Gnome Iceland Poppy Spacing
The Garden Gnome Iceland Poppy is an upright plant that is shorter than other Poppy varieties but just as beautiful. The blooms stand 10 to 12 inches tall, and the plant spreads 12 to 18 inches. Space plants as close as 12 to 16 inches apart to create a full and consistent planting.
Garden Gnome Iceland Poppy Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Scarlet, Yellow, or Orange Blooms |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Blue Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Garden Gnome Iceland Poppy |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: PAPAVER `GARDEN GNOME` |
- SKU:
- 1231004302-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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