Poppy 'Shirley Double' Seeds
Papaver Rhoeas ‘Shirley Double’
poppy doubles in reds, whites and pinks.
Native to the UK, Shirley Doubles are best planted in drifts to watch them bob along through a summer breeze. Floating airily, with the contrast of colours, they look great in your garden beds, containers or as cut flowers in your vase.
- Pot Fans
- Cut Flowers
- Likes Sun
- Pollinator-Friendly
why it's special:
- Double flowers in a wide variety of colours
- From seed to flower in the same year
- Attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
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Express Delivery
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Gifting
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If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
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why it's special:
- Double flowers in a wide variety of colours
- From seed to flower in the same year
- Attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
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Plant Details
About Poppy Shirley Double
The common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is an annual wildflower characterised by striking papery blooms. The seeds of the common poppy can lie dormant for up to 80 years, germinating once the soil is disturbed. The blooms of the common poppy typically last from late spring to early summer. These poppies require almost no maintenance when they are planted in their hardiness zones, and they are great for naturalising. They also work well in garden beds, cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator gardens.
In The Records
The Shirley Poppy was created in 1880 by the Reverend William Wilks, vicar of the parish of Shirley, England. It is found in a corner of his garden next to a field, it is a variant of the field poppy with a narrow white border around the petals.
| Features | Features Pollinator friendly, perfect for pots, great cut flowers and likes direct sunlight |
|---|---|
| Locations | Terraces, containers and garden beds |
| Effort Level | Looks after itself |
| Botanical Name | Papaver Rhoeas ‘Shirley Double’ |
| Other Names | Common poppy, Corn poppy, Corn rose + Field Poppy |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Pot Size | 25 cm |
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic |
| Number of Seeds | 2500 |
| Sowing Tips | Sow directly on top of compact, moist soil and keep in a warm spot. The seeds need light to germinate and grow. |