Shirley Poppy Seeds - Mixed Double

BOTANICAL NAME

Papaver rhoeas

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

• Clumping
• Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

• Up to 28 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Double
• Shirley
• Ruffled

COLOR

• Mixed

Shirley Poppies are probably familiar to you, as they are specially bred up from the common Field Poppy to become magnificent, double blooms with a range of lovely colors and patterns. What may not be familiar is how easy they are to grow, and what a brilliant addition they would make to your garden!

• Annual; Unique and colorful blooms
• Easy to grow; Thrives in all regions of the country
• Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.

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