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Shirley Poppy Seeds - Mixed Red & Pink

Welcome spring and celebrate summer with these florescent blooms

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Papaver rhoeas

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 30 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • Shirley
  • Ruffled

COLOR

  • Mixed

Bred from wild field poppies, Shirley Poppies have become a bit more refined with their soft colors and delicate, papery petals, but they still bear resemblance to their parentage. Easy to grow in full sun and well draining soil, enjoy Shirley poppies in your garden this spring.

  • • Annual; A gorgeous blend of warm colors
  • • 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 Information

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

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 2,613 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 185,207 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 740,828 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 2,963,312 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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Shirley Poppy Seeds - Mixed Red & Pink

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Shirley Poppy Seeds - Mixed Red & Pink FAQs

Is Mixed Red & Pink Shirley Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

Mixed Red & Pink Shirley Poppy is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Mixed Red & Pink Shirley Poppy?

Mixed Red & Pink Shirley Poppy is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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