
🌺 Papaver ‘Hummingbird’ – Silken Cups in Flight
Large, satiny petals in vivid shades, fluttering like wings above slender stems.
Developed by the renowned Biancheri breeders in Italy, Hummingbird is a specialty poppy strain prized for tall, elegant stems and oversized, tissue‑like blooms in a breathtaking range of both rich, saturated hues and soft, romantic pastels. These blooms command attention in any composition, offering a couture‑level focal point with graceful movement. With attentive handling, stems typically hold 3–5 days in the vase, rewarding designers with unforgettable texture and color. The Hummingbird strain offers stronger stems, more uniform flowers, and longer vase life.
- 📅 Harvest stage: Color crack stage
- 💧 Proper conditioning: Store dry in cooler; hydrate before use
- ❄️ Storage temperature: 1–3 °C
- 🍃 Ethylene sensitivity: Low
- 📦 Packaging: Bundle loosely; allow airflow
- 🛒 Purchasing hints: Firm buds just showing color
- 🚚 Transport: Cool, shaded, hydrated
- 🌍 Native to North America? No
- 🐝 Pollinators Fed: Bees & Butterflies
Tissue‑fine drama. Sculptural stems. A painter’s spectrum in bloom.
✂️For Floral Designers
- Benefits:
- Statement presence — Dramatic blooms create instant focal impact
- Versatile palette — Plays well with both bold and delicate color stories
- Artful movement — Long stems and airy sway add life to arrangements
- Ethereal, papery petals for lightness and movement
- Wide color range for versatile palettes
- Design Inspiration
- Romantic: Float among garden roses and peonies
- Rustic: Pair with meadow blooms for a wildflower look
- Contemporary: Use in minimal, airy compositions
🎉For Event Planners
- Benefits:
- Show‑stopping visuals — Perfect for installations, stage backdrops, and statement bouquets
- Luxury narrative — Conveys a high‑end, bespoke mood for weddings or gala events
- Variety of tones — Allows seamless color matching to event palettes, from moody jewel tones to airy pastels
- High visual impact for short‑term displays
- Ideal for styled shoots and statement pieces
- Seasonal rarity adds exclusivity
- Best for short‑term event work or photography
Quick Specs
- 📅 Season: Late spring to early summer (cool season bloom)
- 🌿 Vase Life: 3–5 days fresh
- 📏 Stem Length: 18–24″
- 🌸 Fragrance: None
- 📦 Availability: Late spring into early summer
Ordering
- 📦 Availability: Late spring into early summer 📦 Quantities: 10 stems per bunch
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Marketing Angle for Designers
🌸 Romantic Elegance
“Like a fleeting blush at dawn, Hummingbird poppy opens in soft, tissue‑thin petals that seem to glow from within. Its delicate form and gentle movement bring a sense of poetry to bouquets, perfect for clients who want their flowers to feel light, ephemeral, and unforgettable.”
💎 Modern‑Luxury Statement
“With its refined silhouette and luminous color, Hummingbird poppy is a rare, high‑impact accent. The satiny petals and clean lines add a sculptural quality to arrangements, making it ideal for clients seeking a focal that feels both artful and exclusive.”
🌿 Rustic‑Garden Charm
“Fresh from the summer field, Hummingbird poppy brings a wild, just‑picked beauty to your designs. Its airy stems and fluttering blooms mingle easily with seasonal perennials, adding movement and a story of the garden in full bloom — perfect for couples who want their flowers to feel authentic and alive.”

Papaver ‘Hummingbird’ opens like a breath held too long—its silken cups unfurling in vivid hues that seem to shimmer midair. Bred for elegance and strength, each stem rises tall and slender, offering designers a fleeting moment of couture-level drama. Though its bloom is brief, it rewards the craft: 3–5 days of luminous color and delicate movement, best captured at the cracked bud stage and sealed with a gentle sear. Beyond its visual impact, ‘Hummingbird’ invites quiet pollinator visits—native bees, butterflies, even the occasional moth drawn to its open, pollen-rich heart. In the hands of a floral artist, it becomes more than a flower—it’s a gesture of lightness, a whisper of wild beauty, and a study in ephemeral grace.
