Shirley Double Mix Poppy
Shirley Double Mix Poppy
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Shirley Double Mix Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) bears delicate double flowers in shades of pink, blush rose, salmon, and scarlet. First cultivated in Shirley, England, this mix blooms in cooler temperatures weeks before other annuals, bringing an early spark of color and drawing in bumblebees and honeybees.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Papaver rhoeas
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO annual
- Flowers: Double, pink, blush, salmon, and scarlet
- Bloom time: Early, in cool weather
- Heritage: Shirley, England
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Early-season color
- Cottage and cutting gardens
- Pollinator plantings
- Borders and meadows
- Bouquets
How to grow
Direct sow and surface press the tiny seeds in early spring, as poppies dislike transplanting and need light to germinate. Give full sun. They flower in cool weather, so sow early for the earliest blooms, and let some go to seed to self-sow.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more from every packet.
Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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