Bridal Silk Shirley Poppy Seeds

Name: Bridal Silk Shirley Poppy Seeds
Brand: Plantgem
SKU: SP-BS-S
Price: 6.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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 100 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