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Poppy 'Shirley Double' Seeds
Papaver Rhoeas ‘Shirley Double’
Frilly, tissue-paper blooms in reds, whites and pinks, Poppy ‘Shirley Double’ is a classic double poppy grown for cut flowers. These Shirley poppy seeds are perfect for sowing in drifts, producing airy stems ideal for bouquets as well as relaxed cottage-garden borders and pots.
Approx 2500 seeds
- Compact for Pots
- Cut Flowers
- Sun Loving
- Pollinator-Friendly
Poppy 'Shirley Double' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Poppy 'Shirley Double' seeds produce charming double-flowered poppies ideal for brightening gardens and bouquets. Sow outdoors from March to May or August to October; they prefer full sun and well-drained soil. These hardy plants thrive with moderate watering and offer vibrant blooms from late spring to early summer.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Poppy 'Shirley Double' Seeds
- Sow:Mar–May, Aug–Oct under cover or in pots
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, space 15cm apart
- Water:Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Pick flowers when buds begin to open for cut blooms
- Best for:Beds, borders, cut flower gardens
Native to the UK, Shirley Double poppies flourish when sown in drifts, creating a delightful display as they sway in the summer breeze. Ideal for garden beds, containers or as cut flowers to brighten your home.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Poppy ‘Shirley Double’ Seeds – Double Cut-Flower Poppies for Cottage Gardens
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