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Shirley Poppy Seeds - Mixed Double

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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

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

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 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 3,189 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 226,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 904,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 3,616,000 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Shirley Poppy Seeds - Mixed Double FAQs

    Is Mixed Double Shirley Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

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

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    I ordered shirley poppy seeds back at the beginning and end of April and although my card WAS charged, I got no seeds and here it is halfway through June and I'm thinking it's too late now. Isn't it. Won't ever order again and have told my friends why.

    Craig 1/5

    Shirley Poppy Seeds - Mixed Double

    I ordered several kinds of poppy seeds for this year's garden and these are by far my favorite and will be a regular addition to our garden from here on out. I planted the seeds in March and had flowers by June. Each morning I go out to the garden and pick the ones in bloom and they always are even now in mid-July; my favorites are the reds and orangey ones, partly because seem to last longer (2+ days) as a cut flower provided I use a match to prepare the cut ends. I only wish the mix I received had more of these colors and the pinks as pictured, since mine were mostly white, but I'll take them!

    Lilacpimlico 5/5 Verified

    Shirley Poppy Seeds - Mixed Double

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