Bridal Silk Shirley Poppy Seeds

Bridal Silk Shirley Poppies are an unusual pure white, that glow en masse in the garden. Perfect for a moon garden, or to set off some lighter pastel blooms.

Shirley Poppies are some of the easiest to grow, and their delicate blooms will gladly self-seed for years to come.

Includes 50 seeds.

Plant Info
Botanical Name
Papaver rhoeas
Height
2 ft when full grown
Spacing
9" between plants
Light
Full sun or part shade
Zone
Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer
Mildly toxic, and Deer Resistant
Climate
Heat-loving, but prefers low humidity
Water
Drought tolerant
Indoor & Pots
Grows well in containers outside
Growing Info
How to Plant Spread seeds in the dirt 1/8" deep, 2" apart. Water gently and regularly as seedlings emerge over the next 2 weeks. Once babies are 2” tall, pluck so there's just one per 8-12"
Where to Plant Find a place that gets mostly sun, good soil is not important to this one
When to Plant Early spring, or late fall if winters are mild. Needs cool weather to germinate: 50-60 degrees. Sow directly into garden
When to Expect Blooms For about six week mid-summer
Care Instructions Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells. Pick the flowers to encourage more blooms
Extra Credit You can sear the end of the cut stem for a few seconds in boiling water or with a flame to prolong the vase life
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