Poppy ‘Shirley Double ’ MIX
Poppy ‘Shirley Double ’ MIX
Papaver rhoeas
Colors: White, Pink, Rose, Scarlet, Purple
This enchanting assortment of Shirley poppies features whimsical, tissue-like petals. Both single and double blooms dance atop neat, mint-green, serrated leaves. Each fuzzy stem produces a minimum of six buds, ensuring that as one flower wilts, another emerges, leading to continuous blooms throughout the summer. These flowers possess a fragile and fleeting charm, making them highly appealing to pollinators.
Growing information
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 24”- 30”
Sun: Full sun
Sow: Direct seed outdoors early spring after the danger of frost has passed but still cool . If you are starting the seeds indoors, when transplanting be carful to minimize disruption to the roots as they resent transplanting.
Pinch: Not Necessary
Spacing: 9”
Days to maturity: 55 - 65
Tip: Harvest when flowers are half open, and sear the bottom end in boiling water for 7-10 seconds to extend vase life as they are generally short lives flowers.
Seeds per packet: Approximately 100