Seed no. 949F
Papaver rhoeas, True Shirley Poppy
Poppy
£2.35
In stock · approx. 10000 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow directly where it is to flower as it does not like to be disturbed. Sow into a clean, weed free, seed bed. Prefers full sun and a well-drained soil. Will not germinate if planted amongst grass. Can be sown in autumn for flowering the following year or in spring as an annual.
Growing
Easy to grow.
Cultivation
Cut and come again variety. Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window. Deadhead if you do not want it to self-seed.
| Genus | Papaver |
|---|---|
| Species | rhoeas |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Common name | Poppy |
| Seed number | 949F |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Mixed |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.3m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 10000 |
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