Poppy 'Shirley Double' Seeds
Papaver Rhoeas ‘Shirley Double’
Frilly, tissue-paper blooms in reds, whites and pinks, Poppy ‘Shirley Double’ is a classic Shirley poppy that drifts above borders and pots. Sow in drifts for clouds of colour that bob in the breeze and make beautiful cut flowers
Approx 2500 seeds
- Pot Fans
- Cut Flowers
- Likes Sun
- Pollinator-Friendly
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 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
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Express Delivery
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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 2-5 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
Calendar
How to Grow
Sow Shirley Double poppy seeds directly into well-drained soil in early spring or autumn. They prefer full sun and light, airy soil to establish strong roots and produce abundant blooms.
Sowing
Scatter seeds thinly on firm, moist soil and leave uncovered – poppy seeds need light to germinate.
Growing
Sow Shirley Double poppy seeds directly where they are to flower, onto well-drained soil in full sun. Press the seeds into the surface rather than covering them, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil just moist until seedlings appear, then thin to around 20cm apart so plants have space to form big, frilly blooms.
Plant care
Once established, Shirley Double poppies need very little fuss. Water during long dry spells, stake only in very exposed sites, and deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering – or leave the last seedheads to ripen if you’d like them to gently self-seed.
About Poppy 'Shirley Double'
If your Shirley Double poppy seedlings look tall, thin and leggy, they’re usually reaching for more light. Move trays to a brighter, cooler spot, and avoid over-watering. Outdoors, make sure seedlings aren’t crowded – thin them so they have good air flow and grow sturdier stems.
- Pot Fans
- Cut Flowers
- Likes Sun
- Pollinator-Friendly
Eventual height & spread
History of Poppy 'Shirley Double'
The Shirley Poppy was developed in 1880 by Reverend William Wilks in Shirley, England. It’s a charming variant of the field poppy with distinctive petals edged in white, adding a delicate contrast to gardens.
| Other Names | Common poppy, Corn poppy, Corn rose + Field Poppy |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic |
FAQs
Sow Shirley Double poppy seeds in early spring or autumn, directly where they are to flower. Autumn sowings often flower a little earlier the following year.
They’re usually grown as annuals, but will often self-seed if you leave some seedheads to ripen, so they can reappear in the same spot year after year.
Yes – deadheading spent blooms will keep plants flowering for longer. Towards the end of summer, leave a few flowers to form seedheads if you’d like them to self-seed.