IcelandThe Iceland Poppy is a perennial plant in cooler climates and an annual in warmer climates. It is a great attractor of pollinators and has flowers that can be white, yellow, orange, red, and pink. This variety thrives in cooler weather and is colder tolerant than others. Plants grow shorter and are smaller than most poppy varieties making them great for a ground cover or landscaping. Vigorous and easy to grow. Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately. For especially long-lasting blooms, sear the freshly cut ends with boiling water or a flame. Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open at the top to reveal the ripe seeds. Gather Iceland poppy seeds as soon as the pods have opened; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place; keep in mind that they tend to lose their viability quickly, and are best planted within a year of harvest. Notes:
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Red CornSpectacular single flowers are carried well above the plants on willowy stems. This little red poppy is a wildflower in France. Use in mass plantings of blend with other late spring, early summer flowers. Excellent for naturalizing and in country gardens.
Culture: Scatter seeds in early spring. rake soil to lightly cover the seeds and keep moist until seedlings are established. Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open at the top to reveal the ripe seeds. Gather the seeds as soon as the pods have opened; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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The FDL Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds that you can borrow to plant and grow at home. By saving seeds as a community we help create local seed stocks that are better acclimated to our climate and which support an abundant and genetically diverse landscape.
We ask that seeds are “returned” by harvesting seeds from a plant or two that you grow. Donated seeds will help to add diversity to our collection. Archives
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