Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Summer Breeze Orange' (Summer Breeze Series)

RHS Plant Profile
Icelandic poppy 'Summer Breeze Orange'
Icelandic poppy 'Summer Breeze Orange' RHS

Synonyms

Papaver nudicaule 'Summer Breeze Orange'

Award of Garden Merit
Annual Biennial Bedding

A sturdy plant forming a compact mound of grey-green, small neat leaves to 20cm high, 35cm wide. The single flowers, 5-6cm in diameter, are bright orange with a yellow eye, and attractive dark buds. Long-flowering, particularly if deadheaded

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Papaveraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
A relatively new genus of perennial alpine poppy with long, hairy, leafless stems and solitary red, white, yellow or orange flowers
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphid attack

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt