Papaver nudicaule Colibri® 'Giallo Chiaro' – Soft Yellow Cut Flower for Elegant Bouquets

Papaver nudicaule Colibri® 'Giallo Chiaro' is a beautiful Icelandic poppy that enhances gardens and is also excellent as a cut flower. With its long, sturdy stems and soft yellow flowers, this variety is ideal for bouquets, cut flowers, and vase arrangements, for both everyday use and special occasions.

Characteristics as a cut flower

'Giallo Chiaro' produces straight, sturdy stems of 25–35 cm, perfect for long-lasting vase life. The flowers are large, single or slightly double, and pale yellow in color, with a silky, delicate texture, adding a soft and elegant touch to flower arrangements.

Thanks to the long flowering period from May to July, the flowers can be picked multiple times, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh cut flowers for bouquets and arrangements. The sturdy stems ensure the flowers remain stable, even in larger vase compositions or complex arrangements.

Growth habit and cultivation

Papaver nudicaule Colibri® 'Giallo Chiaro' is an easy-to-grow plant, selected for its compact, even growth and excellent cut flower quality. It grows healthily and produces long, straight stems with sturdy flowers, ideal for use in bouquets.

Optimal growing conditions for cut flowers:

• Location: full sun

• Soil: well-drained, light and humus-rich

• Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods

• Planting distance: 20–25 cm between plants for strong, healthy stems

Thanks to the Colibri® selection, the flowers retain their colour, shape and firmness after cutting, making them perfect for bouquets, vase arrangements and cut flowers.

Benefits as a cut flower

• Sturdy stems and long shelf life
  Ideal for bouquets, flower arrangements and cut flower arrangements.

• Soft yellow flowers
  Give a fresh, light and elegant look to bouquets.

• Long flowering period.
  Multiple picking times from May to July possible for continuous supply.

• Versatile
  Perfect for cutting gardens, weddings, events, vase arrangements and interior decoration.

Pick-a-Pick Garden and Decorative Applications

'Giallo Chiaro' is ideal for cut-flower gardens, where the flowers can be harvested directly for fresh bouquets. The soft yellow flowers combine well with other pastel shades or contrasting colors and are excellent for romantic, elegant arrangements. Thanks to their sturdy stems and long vase life, the flowers are also suitable for professional use in flower arranging workshops and commercial bouquets.

Conclusion

Papaver nudicaule Colibri® 'Giallo Chiaro' is a lush, elegant Icelandic poppy that's perfect as a cut flower for bouquets and cut flower gardens. Its long, sturdy stems, soft yellow flowers, and repeat blooms make this variety ideal for vase arrangements, weddings, and flower arrangements. For gardeners and florists looking for long-lasting, elegant, and versatile flowers, 'Giallo Chiaro' offers a reliable and stylish choice.