Papaver nudicaule 'Spring Fever Red'
Botanical profile

Papaver nudicaule 'Spring Fever Red'

Latin name
Papaver Spring Fever® Red (nud.)
Common name
Poppy 'Spring Fever® Red'
Type
Perennial
Family
Papaveraceae

A fast-growing, early-flowering Icelandic poppy. Its bright red flowers with yellow centers appear on long stems in spring and early autumn. It prefers the warmth of the day and the cool of the night, and goes dormant in summer.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Weak
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, sandy
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-July
Flower color
Red
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
12 inches (30.5 cm)
Width
10 inches (25.5 cm)
Growth rate
Fast

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.

Explore more Papaver

Perennials Papaver orientale 'Princess Victoria Louise'

Papaver orientale 'Princess Victoria Louise'
Perennials Oriental Papaver 'Beauty of Livermere'

Oriental Papaver 'Beauty of Livermere'
Perennials Oriental Papaver 'Royal Wedding'

Oriental Papaver 'Royal Wedding'
Perennials Papaver nudicaule 'Spring Fever Orange'

Papaver nudicaule 'Spring Fever Orange'

Hardy perennials

Hardy perennials for colourful, long-lasting gardens

Hardy perennials are essential plants for creating colourful, durable and easy-care gardens. Whether you are looking for perennials online, full sun perennials, shade perennials, partial shade plants, dry soil perennials or easy-care perennials, they offer reliable options for many garden styles. Some varieties are also valued as long-blooming perennials, pollinator plants, hummingbird plants or deer-resistant perennials, making them useful for flower beds, borders and naturalized plantings.