Description
(Papaver rhoeas) annual This long flowering, beautiful, easy to grow mix has all sorts of stunning solids & bicolour single & double blooms! The pleated blooms pirouette gracefully at the ends of the wiry stems. One of the most ephemeral and delicate flowers that I grow, Shirley poppies steal the hearts of everyone who visits our garden. Pollinators love them!
Best in drifts, and so easy to grow, just plant when the spring weather is still cool, and frost is possible. One plant will produce flower heads for up to 6 glorious weeks, and as each blossom fades it leaves behind the most beautiful miniature seed pods that make amazing additions to boutonnieres and dried creations.
Annual, Height: 24-30”, full sun, Days to maturity: 55-65 days, Plant spacing: 9-12”, 1.5-2′ h. Pinch: not necessary
Shirley poppies resent transplanting. Direct sow. Can be started indoors, just take care when planting out not to disturb the roots too much. See my blog post all about poppies!
Harvesting/Vase Life:
The flowers are short lived, lasting 3-4 days if stem ends are seared 7-10 seconds. Perfect for personal use or event work. Harvest when flowers are just opening.
Approx seeds per packet: 100
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