Colibri Dolce Vita Mix Iceland Poppies deliver the charm of true poppies in a compact, frost-hardy form. These dwarf cultivars grow 12 to 24 inches tall and bloom from spring through summer with ruffled petals in a vibrant mix of colors. Hardy from zones 3 through 3, they reach flowering maturity in 98 to 112 days from seed, making them rewarding for gardeners who can start them indoors in late winter. Their deer resistance and pollinator appeal add extra value to any sunny garden space.
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24in H x 12in W
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Colibri Dolce Vita Mix Iceland Poppies are miniature versions of classic poppies, bred to stay compact without sacrificing the delicate, paper-thin petals gardeners love. They flower reliably from late spring into late summer in zones 3 and colder, making them rare poppies that tolerate genuine cold winters. The color mix adds spontaneous surprise to borders and cutting gardens, with blooms that persist over weeks when you deadhead spent flowers.
Colibri Dolce Vita Mix Iceland Poppies excel in cutting gardens, delivering fresh flowers for short vases over many weeks. Their dwarf stature and dense, branching habit make them effective in mixed borders, containers, and rock gardens where taller poppies would overwhelm neighboring plants. The long flowering window from spring into late summer provides consistent color in full sun positions.
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Sow seeds in pots 10 to 12 weeks before your last spring frost, typically in late January in cold climates. Surface sow or cover very lightly with vermiculite, then place a humidity dome over the pots. Keep soil at 65 to 70°F until germination occurs in 7 to 14 days. After seedlings emerge and develop roots, move them to a cool location at 50 to 60°F. Once well rooted, you can keep them even colder, around 45 to 50°F, until early spring transplanting.
Transplant seedlings outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, after hardening off gradually to outdoor conditions. Space plants 1 inch apart in the garden. Handle seedlings very gently during transplanting, as poppies are sensitive to root disturbance.
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