Discover the Beauty of Double Shirley Poppy Seeds
Double Shirley Poppy seeds (Papaver Rhoeas) are the ideal addition to your garden. These stunning flowers bloom in a mix of vibrant colors, including red, white, salmon, and light pink, providing a delightful visual display. With their large, showy blooms measuring 2-3 inches, they are not only perfect for enhancing your garden but also for creating beautiful cut flower arrangements.
Planting and Care Instructions
To enjoy these gorgeous poppies, plant the seeds outdoors after the last frost or start them indoors a few weeks prior. They thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11 and can easily reseed themselves for future blooms. The ideal plant height ranges from 24-36 inches, with spacing of 12-15 inches between each plant, allowing them ample room to grow.
Attract Wildlife to Your Garden
One of the significant benefits of Double Shirley Poppy seeds is their ability to attract bees, butterflies, and birds, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden. Their unique seed pods are also perfect for crafting or dried arrangements, offering additional creative opportunities.
Soil and Sunlight Requirements
These poppies prefer average to dry soil conditions and enjoy full sun to partial shade. Ensure proper drainage to create an ideal environment for growth. Regular watering helps establish young plants, but once established, they are quite drought-tolerant.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the bloom time for Double Shirley Poppies? Mid to late summer.
- How tall do these poppies grow? They typically reach heights of 24-36 inches.
- Can I grow them indoors? Yes, start seeds indoors weeks before the last frost.
- Do they attract pollinators? Yes, they attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
- How many seeds are included? Each package contains 1000 seeds.
Tallie Nooleen –
Great poppy seed selection, will order again!
pip –
Excellent product and customer service. Thanks!
Caroline –
Seed packet arrived quickly and seeds themselves look clean and healthy. Haven’t planted yet so can’t speak to the germination.
Nicky Roxburgh –
good transaction very happy with it