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Shirley Single Blend Corn Poppy Seeds
Shirley Single Blend Corn Poppy Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
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"
