Shirley Poppy - Pastel Doubles

Growing and Harvest Information

Plant Type:  Annual

Height: 63-76cm (24-30")

Amount of Sun:  Full

Sow:  Poppies resent transplanting. Direct sow into the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring; and after all danger of frost has passed.  If starting indoors,  take extra care when transplanting out not to disturb the roots too much.

Transplant:  Not recommended

Days to Maturity:  55-65 days

Plant Spacing:  9-12"

Pinch:  Not necessary

Vase Life: 3-4 days

Potential Harvest Yield:

The flowers are short lived, lasting 3-4 days if stem ends are seared 7-10 seconds. Perfect for personal use or event work. Harvest when flowers are just opening.

Approximate Seeds per Packet: 100