Italian poppy — COLIBRÌ ROSA CHIARO PASTELLO

Colibrì Rosa Chiaro Pastello is an exclusively bred poppy from the Italian Biancheri Creazioni. The flowers are sheer and bright with tissue-light petals in a soft, pastel pink tone with a subtle creamy depth. The expression is airy, elegant and natural — just as beautiful in the garden as in a bouquet.

The variety has relatively sturdy stems and a graceful plant form that makes it appreciated by both gardeners and cut flower growers who are looking for something delicate and exclusive.

Serving size: 30 seeds

Features

• Color: Light pastel pink with soft shades
• Flower shape: Simple to semi-double, transparent and sheer
• Growth habit: Upright with elegant, thin stems
• Use: Garden and cutting
• Breeder: Biancheri Creazioni, Italy

Cultivation advice

Sowing time: Late winter–early spring (indoors). So superficially — don't cover the seed (it germinates in light). Keep the seedbed evenly moist but never wet.

Germination temperature: 10–15°C (cool is better than hot).

Expected germination time: approximately 7–21 days (sometimes longer).

Light: Lots of light after germination

Temperature: Cool after emergence (12–16°C gives best quality)

Planting outdoors: When the risk of hard frost is over

Distance: approx. 25–30 cm

Location: Sun to light partial shade, well-drained soil

Flowering: Early summer (when sown in spring) / early season when overwintered

For cuts

Harvest when the bud is just starting to show color and feels “softly springy.” Quickly scald the cut surface in hot water for best shelf life.