Poppy Seeds

English Poppy ‘Shirley’ Mix – Seeds (Papaver rhoeas)

A timeless cottage garden favorite, English Poppy ‘Shirley’ Mix produces masses of delicate, tissue-paper blooms in shades of red, pink, white, and soft bicolors. Graceful and airy, they sway beautifully in the breeze, adding charm to borders, meadows, and wildflower plantings.

What Makes It Special

• Romantic, old-fashioned blooms in pastel and vivid tones

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Easy to grow directly in the garden

Key Features

• Height: 60–75 cm

• Annual, quick-flowering

• Self-seeds for natural drifts year after year

• Perfect for cutting gardens and wildflower meadows

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Wildflower plantings and meadows

• Cutting for informal bouquets

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May or Aug–Oct directly into prepared soil

• Scatter seeds thinly, lightly cover with soil

• Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

• Thin to 20–25 cm apart for best displays

California Poppy ‘Red Chief’ – Bold Red Blooms

California Poppy ‘Red Chief’ produces striking red-orange flowers that brighten gardens with their vivid, long-lasting color. Hardy and easy to grow, these poppies thrive in sunny spots and well-drained soil.

What Makes It Special

• Bold, vibrant red flowers

• Long flowering season

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–45 cm tall

• Blooms late spring through summer

• Thrives in full sun and poor soil

• Low-maintenance and resilient

Ideal For

• Garden beds and borders

• Rock gardens and wildflower meadows

• Containers and patios

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost

• Scatter thinly and lightly cover with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun

Tufted Poppy ‘Sundew’ Yellow – Golden Mini Blooms

Tufted Poppy ‘Sundew’ produces cheerful, bright yellow flowers on compact, tufted plants. Perfect for creating sunny borders, rock gardens, or naturalized areas, these hardy annuals add long-lasting color with minimal care.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, sunny yellow blooms

• Compact, tufted growth habit

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Ideal for naturalized and rock gardens

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 15–25 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to summer

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Drought-tolerant and hardy

Ideal For

• Garden borders and edges

• Rock gardens and pathways

• Wildflower and naturalized areas

• Containers and sunny patios

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun

California Poppy Mix – Bright, Cheerful Blooms

California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica) offer vibrant, cup-shaped flowers in a mix of stunning colors that brighten any garden. Hardy and low-maintenance, these annuals thrive in sunny spots and well-drained soil, creating a natural, carefree meadow effect.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant, colorful blooms

• Hardy and drought-tolerant

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Creates a natural, meadow-like effect

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–45 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to autumn

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Ideal For

• Garden borders and beds

• Wildflower meadows

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Minimal watering once established