Herboo Poppy ‘Shirley Double’ seed packet with illustrated double-petalled poppy design on a plain background.
Poppy ‘Shirley Double’ blooms unfolding from buds, showing soft ruffled red and pink petals.
Back of Herboo Poppy ‘Shirley Double’ seed packet displaying growing instructions and seed details.
Close-up of Papaver rhoeas ‘Shirley Double’ petals opening, highlighting layered, frilled texture.
Side profile of Herboo Poppy ‘Shirley Double’ seed packet showing packaging thickness and edges.
Double Shirley poppy flowers grown from cut flower poppy seeds in a UK garden

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

  • Pot Fans
  • Cut Flowers
  • Likes Sun
  • 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 September; 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:March–September, direct 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

Grow in Your Garden

Poppy ‘Shirley Double’ Seeds – Double Cut-Flower Poppies for Cottage Gardens