Poppy ‘Shirley Single Mixed’ (Papaver rhoeas) – 1500 Seeds

Bring cottage garden charm to your borders with Poppy Shirley Single Mixed, a hardy annual renowned for its delicate, tissue paper-like blooms. Easy to grow and naturally upright, this variety adds a splash of colour and elegance to informal borders, beds, and wildflower-style gardens.

Why You’ll Love It

• Delicate, Tissue Paper-Like Blooms – Light, airy flowers with charming texture

• Perfect for Borders – Ideal for cottage gardens and informal plantings

• Easy to Grow – Hardy annual that self-establishes easily

• Medium Upright Habit – Reaches a manageable height with abundant blooms

• Pollinator Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies

Growing Details

• Botanical Name: Papaver rhoeas

• Plant Class: Hardy Annual (HA)

• Height: Approx. 60 cm (24 in)

• Habit: Medium, upright

• Position: Full sun

• Seeds Per Pack: 1500

Sowing & Care

• Sow 0.5–1 cm deep directly into well-drained soil

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings to allow room for growth

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Poppy ‘Shirley Single Mixed’ is perfect for gardeners seeking easy-care, colourful, and elegant flowers that bring a soft, romantic touch to any sunny border or cottage-style garden.