Icelandic, or Arctic poppy, Papaver nudicaule, has evolved to complete its lifecycle in a short growing season. Planted in spring, it will be in flower by summer. Short-lived but extremely hardy, it’s perfect for growing in cooler regions. It bears scented, bowl-shaped papery blooms in a variety of colours, over a compact mound of blue-green leaves.
Papaver nudicaule ‘Pacino’ has gorgeous lemon yellow blooms. It’s ideal for growing in a sunny, well-drained site such as a container, gravel garden or rock garden, where it will flower from June to August.
Grow Papaver nudicaule ‘Pacino’ in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.
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Papaver ‘Pacino’ and wildlife
Papaver ‘Pacino’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
