Poppy Shirley Single Blend
Papaver rhoeas
Annual. Shirley poppies have delicate, lovely blossoms on slender, nodding stems that sway even in the slightest breeze. A very easy to grow annual, the plants can get to 3' in height, and self-sow making them ideal for naturalized areas. Deer resistant.
Full sun. Blooms late spring.
Height: 2' - 3' tall
Days to Emerge: 10 - 15 days
Seed Depth and Spacing: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 1" - 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost or as soon as soil can be worked; or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring.
When to start inside: Not recommended; does not transplant well.
Special Germination Instructions: Seeds require light to germinate. Rake lightly into surface of soil; keep moist.
Artist: Pat Fostvedt