Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
PAPAVER nudicaule
Common Name
Carissia
Iceland Poppy
In Hindi
Carissa
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
In German
carissa
Islandmohn
In French
carissa
pavot d'Islande
In Spanish
carissa
amapola de Islandia
In Greek
carissa
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
carissa
papoila de Islândia
In Polish
carissa
Iceland Poppy
In Latin
carissa
Iceland Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Apocynaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Carisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Carissa and Iceland Poppy
Season and care of Carissa and Iceland Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Iceland Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Iceland Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Carissa and Iceland Poppy Physical Information
Carissa and Iceland Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Carissa and Iceland Poppy are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Carissa and Iceland Poppy
Care of Carissa and Iceland Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.