{"product_id":"icelandic-poppy-italian-colibri-dolce-vita-mix","title":"Icelandic Poppy, Italian Colibri ‘Pastel Mix'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIcelandic Poppy, Italian Colibri 'Pastel Mix'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePapaver nudicaule\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This mix will have a high percentage of blush and pale peach with white (none or very few pink and salmon). There was a mix-up with our order, but I'm not mad about pale peach, blush, and white😉. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eA must grow on our farm, especially for wedding work (the poppy moment in my sister's bridal bouquet🥲, wedding photos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shanstclair.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@shanst.clair\u003c\/a\u003e). We love them so much, we named our dog Poppy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eTrue Italian Colibri Poppy seeds are hard to find unless you can order wholesale. I adore Icelandic poppies, but not all Icelandic poppies are the same. Colibri Icelandic Poppies were bred in Italy for the cut flower trade, producing high yields of enormous flowers in stunning colors. Because of this, these highly sought-after blooms command a much higher price (both the fresh-cut flowers, as well as the seed). Breathtaking blooms on whimsical stems; hands down one of my favorite additions to both the garden and floral designs. This is an exquisite pastel mix in shades of blush, pale peach, and white. I grabbed a few extra with my usual order to share! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\" class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePacket contains approximately 50 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlant type: Hardy annual\/biennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDays to maturity: 100–120 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLight preference: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant spacing: 9 inches\u003cbr\u003ePlant height: 15–20 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHybrid status: Hybrid (F1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSOWING\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepth: Surface sow \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGermination: 7–12 days at 65–75°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf growing as a biennial, start seed indoors in small trays in late summer and transplant into the garden in the fall. If growing as an annual, start seed indoors in small trays 8–10 weeks before transplanting out. Surface sow over a fine dusting of vermiculite. Seeds are tiny, we prefer to sow with the moistened end of a toothpick. Do not pinch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Vase Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest buds as they just begin to crack open and show a bit of color, but before they fully expand. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can see a video of exactly when I harvest \u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CtZwIdKt82a\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Most buds will open naturally, but occasionally, some will not no matter how perfectly they were harvested. In these cases, I gently coax them open (you can see a video of me doing this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ctri-VRMvD4\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is much documented about searing ends of poppy stems or dipping in boiling water, but there is just as much out there saying this does not make a difference. The idea is to cauterized the stem to keep in the milky sap. Postharvest Handling notes that burning and dipping in 194F water for 5 seconds has been reported to increase vase life by one day in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, Farmer Bailey notes the following: Alternatively, you can simply pick them and store dry in a closed cardboard box in your cooler. The stem will naturally seal itself. When you are ready to use the stems, simply stand them up in clean water in the cooler. They will start to open by the following morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003eExpected vase life: 5–7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE\u003c\/strong\u003e: $100 or more on any seeds\u003cbr\u003e$3.95: 1–9 seed packets\u003cbr\u003e$7.95: 10+ seed packets\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petal Back Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56005480317094,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0436\/8580\/6246\/files\/poppy-poppies-petal-back-farm-2_de6c40df-8904-4dbe-8e8e-4f3e2fcdd921.jpg?v=1769096167","url":"https:\/\/shop.petalbackfarm.com\/products\/icelandic-poppy-italian-colibri-dolce-vita-mix","provider":"Petal Back Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}