What is the poppy in Iceland?
Iceland Poppy, scientifically known as Papaver nudicula , is a species of evergreen plants belonging to the Papaveraceae family. It is a short -term permanent plant that carries large bowls in the shape of a bowl that are paper, sweet and held by curved hairy stems, which measure about 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 m) long. The flowers are yellow or white in the wild, but the color of cultivated varieties is usually salmon, orange or pink, although some varieties are both colored. The narrow grim leaves form a base, have a blue -green color and measure 1 to 6 inches (about 2.5 to 15 cm). This plant comes from North America and Northern Europe.
, also commonly referred to as Arctic Poppy, Icelandic poppy has exceptionally small seeds that are best sown out in early spring or autumn. This garden plant prefers well -drained soil and full sun in areas with a slight climate. It has a very low tolerance in hot weather and can die in a hot summer climate of one season. Plants againIn the autumn, they are the strongest and can live up to three seasons that carry flowers from early spring to autumn.
Icelandic poppy is promoted by seeds. Germination usually takes place within 10 to 15 days at temperatures of about 55 ° F (13 ° C). After sowing seeds in January in January, flowers will begin during the first season. Flowers can also start to appear during the winter season in areas with mild winters. Toxic alkaloid chelidonin is found in this plant, so all parts are poisonous.
Iceland Poppy has roots of the tap and after determination does not respond well to transplantation. Thanks to its distinctive color show, this flowering plant is very popular in rock gardens. The plant is often grown in groups, clusters or touched arranged half. People often use this plant to strengthen the aesthetic attraction of soil and garden, usually use living fruits or leafIt wraps green plants as a background.
In flower arrangements, Iceland Poppy is considered to be the most suitable for slices, as flowers can take several days, especially when cut just before opening the buds. The technique used to allow flowers to take longer, involves burning the end of the stem for a few seconds in boiling water or flame to prevent latex leakage. Cutting should be done either early in the morning or in the evening. Icelandic poppy is often used in decorative work that requires engaging color effects.