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