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Shirley Single Blend Corn Poppy Seeds

Shirley Single Blend Corn Poppy Seeds

Regular price $2.69
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~1.0 g (~7,200 seeds)
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An heirloom from the 1880s, Shirley poppies have delicate, 2"–3" blossoms on slender, nodding stems that sway even in the slightest breeze. A care-free annual, the plants self-sow making them ideal for naturalized areas.

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Variety Info

Family: Papaveraceae

Type: Corn Poppy (Learn More)

Native: Europe, Africa, Asia

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Period: Spring to summer

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall and wide

Variety Info: 2"–3" tissue paper-like petals in rose, white, pink, and red shades.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; or fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Only fall sowing recommended.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended; does not transplant well.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"-8"

Thinning: When 1"–2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–8"

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  • Honey C.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 19, 2025
    5 Stars

    Big, strong plants. I am in Zone 9b and sowed these seeds in November/December! I direct sowed using a variety of different methods so I can’t say much for the germination rate. I find I prefer to buy different seeds from different companies bc different flowers are more value-priced at different companies. From the poppy seeds I ordered from Bakers Creek and Migardener, BI definitely had the most for the price! Lots of room for error.

  • Laura F.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 9, 2024
    5 Stars

    First time planting poppy seeds. Took about 3 months from planting seeds to seeing blooms. Flowers have been blooming for the past month - so pretty! I'm in Zone 9b.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Misae E.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 6, 2023
    5 Stars

    Honey bees enjoyed My poppy garden.

    Many different colors poppy grew great this Spring to Summer.

    Thank you.

  • Kori H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 25, 2023
    5 Stars

    Easy to grow and so pretty! The bees adore them.

  • Raymond W.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 1, 2024
    5 Stars

    No complaints great experience thank you

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert