Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Papaver mudicaule 'Champagne Bubbles'
Champagne Bubbles Iceland Poppy
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Height
- 1 ft to 1.5 ft
- Width
- 10 in to 12 in
- Flower color
- Silky flowers in shades of white yellow orange pink and apricot
- Foliage color
- Blue green finely divided leaves forming a low basal mound
- Bloom time
- Late spring through summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and remove plants after decline
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 2 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar and pollen rich flowers
About this plant
Papaver nudicaule 'Champagne Bubbles' produces satiny, cup-shaped flowers in shades of white, yellow, orange, apricot, and soft pink from late spring into summer, bringing a bright mix of color to the garden. Finely divided, blue-green leaves form a soft mound of feathery foliage that provides texture throughout the growing season. The blooms are carried on slender, leafless stems above the foliage, where their delicate petals sway gently in the breeze and attract bees and other pollinators.
Originating from a species native to subarctic regions of Asia and North America, this cultivar reflects breeding focused on expanded flower colors and extended bloom. It is well suited to borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, where its airy flowers and finely textured foliage contribute seasonal charm.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
