Shirley Poppy Seeds - Mother of Pearl Mix

BOTANICAL NAME

Papaver rhoeas

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

• Clumping
• Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

• 15 to 25 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Single
• Ruffled

COLOR

• Mixed

As luminous as a pearl, Poppy Mother of Pearl shimmers in soft and smoky shades of pink, white, mauve, grey, and lilac, each bloom adorned with delicate, crepe paper-like petals and striking dark centers. Breathtaking in mass plantings along borders or beds, this blend offers a dreamy, romantic display. It is one of the most subtle poppy mixtures to grow in your garden.

• • Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• • Allow dried seed pods to remain to support wildlife and your garden's cycle
• • Designed to create a pastel palette with a shell-like luster

PLANTING SEASON

• Fall
• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light
• Stratification