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Papaver rhoeas 'Shirley Poppy' mix

Papaver rhoeas 'Shirley Poppy' mix

1.250 KWD
1.250 KWD
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23000 Seeds

Seeding Papaver rhoeas 'Shirley Poppy Mix' is a beautiful way to grow a romantic, delicate wildflower with tissue-paper-like blooms in shades of pink, red, white, and bicolor pastels. The 'Shirley' poppies are a refined version of the common field poppy and are ideal for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, or naturalistic plantings. They’re easy to grow and provide a long season of color with minimal effort.

🌺 Papaver rhoeas 'Shirley Poppy Mix' – Seeding Guide

✅ Quick Overview

Feature Details
Type Hardy annual
Height 45–60 cm (18–24 in)
Spread 15–25 cm (6–10 in)
Bloom Time Late spring through summer
Flower Colors Mix of soft pink, red, white, and pastel bicolors
Light Full sun
Soil Well-drained, moderately fertile
Water Low to moderate
Best Use Borders, meadows, wildflower gardens, cut flowers
Pollinators Attracts bees and beneficial insects

🌱 Step-by-Step Seeding Instructions

1. When to Sow

Method Timing
Outdoors Early spring (as soon as soil is workable) or late fall (for spring germination)
Indoors Not recommended – poppies dislike transplanting

Direct sowing is highly recommended.

2. Direct Sowing Instructions

Step Instructions
Site Prep Rake soil smooth and remove weeds
Sowing Depth Surface sow – do not cover with soil
Spacing Broadcast thinly; thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart
Watering Mist or water gently to avoid washing seeds away
Germination 7–14 days at 12–18°C (55–65°F)

Seeds need light to germinate, so press them gently onto the soil surface without covering.

☀️ Growing Conditions

Factor Ideal Conditions
Light Full sun (at least 6 hours/day)
Soil Light, well-drained, not overly rich
Water Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Feeding None needed – prefers poor to average soil

✂️ Care & Maintenance

  • Do not transplant – sow where they are to bloom

  • Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding

  • Deadhead to extend blooming, or let them self-seed

  • Flowers are short-lived in a vase, but buds can be harvested early and seared for longer vase life

🌸 Bonus Benefits

  • Low-maintenance and fast-growing

  • Attracts bees, hoverflies, and butterflies

  • Excellent for wildflower meadows and pollinator patches

  • Poppies will often self-sow gently for next year’s blooms

🌿 Companion Suggestions

Plant alongside:

  • Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)

  • Nigella damascena

  • Larkspur (Delphinium ajacis)

  • Orlaya grandiflora

  • Grasses for a soft, meadow-like effect

 

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