{"product_id":"poppy-shirley-double-seeds-winter","title":"Poppy Shirley Seeds – Double | Papaver rhoeas | WINTER","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShirley Poppy (\u003cem\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy flowering annual from the \u003cstrong\u003ePapaveraceae family\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is a cultivated form of the Corn Poppy and produces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate, papery flowers on slender upright stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShirley Double types are particularly attractive for their:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuller, ruffled and double-flowered appearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMixed strains can produce blooms in shades including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed, pink, salmon and white.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon name: Shirley Poppy \/ Corn Poppy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Shirley Double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and ruffled blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed flower colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate papery petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright flowering stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cottage-garden flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pots and grow bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as a delicate cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-sun plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWINTER sowing for Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eRecommended Grow Bags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/green-g-11-grow-bag-11x10-inch-5-gallon\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch 🔗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small group of Shirley Poppy plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/green-g-12-grow-bag-12x12-inch-6-gallon\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for a fuller flowering group.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/black-g-24-grow-bag-24x12-inch-23-5-gallon\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch 🔗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing several plants together for a broad mass-flowering display.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause Poppies develop a delicate taproot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing into the final grow bag is preferred.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eRecommended Soil \/ Potting Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70% Bhalu Mitti \/ Sandy Soil + 20%\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost-25kg-organic-fertilizer-pakistan?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e+ 10% Cocopeat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe growing medium should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose, moderately fertile and well-draining.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy compact soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessively rich growing media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive nitrogen fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/em\u003e performs well in fertile but freely draining soil and full sun. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrowing Instructions from Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShirley Poppy is best suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSow directly into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower beds, borders, pots or grow bags.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eScatter seeds thinly and sow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery shallowly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCover with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.3–0.5 cm \/ a very thin layer of fine soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWater gently after sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep the growing medium:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightly and consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eImportant Sowing Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePoppy seedlings develop a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate taproot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eand generally do not respond well to transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTherefore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing into the final growing position is recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid repeatedly moving young seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause Poppy seeds are small:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not bury them deeply.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA very shallow soil covering with good seed-to-soil contact is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSeeds generally germinate within:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14–21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eunder suitable conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGood germination depends on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-to-moderate temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood seed-to-soil contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllowing the seed bed to dry completely during germination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIdeal Germination Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRecommended germination temperature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCommercial propagation guidance for \u003cem\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/em\u003e gives approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with germination in 14–21 days. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor Lahore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool winter conditions are preferable to warm late-season soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThinning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnce seedlings develop their first true leaves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin overcrowded seedlings rather than transplanting them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRetain the strongest plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRemoving excess seedlings gives remaining plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter airflow, stronger stems and adequate root space.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaintain approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–20 cm \/ 6–8 inches between plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003efor a good flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis spacing is also recommended in commercial \u003cem\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/em\u003e production guidance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a natural mass display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants may be arranged toward the closer end of this range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProvide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6+ hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eis recommended during Pakistan's winter growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/em\u003e performs best in a sunny position. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring germination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the upper soil layer consistently moist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnce plants become established:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater when the upper soil begins to dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanding water and continuously saturated soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShirley Poppies prefer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoist but freely draining conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt planting time, incorporate a modest amount of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost-25kg-organic-fertilizer-pakistan?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003einto the growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShirley Poppy generally prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate fertility rather than heavy feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer because it may produce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcessive leafy growth and softer stems instead of balanced flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFlowering \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShirley Double Poppy produces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant ruffled flowers on slender upright stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a strong flowering display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin overcrowded plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain moderate moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove tired plants or spent blooms where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShirley Poppies can also:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seed under suitable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating natural-looking future displays. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCut Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShirley Poppy can be used as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate, short-lived cut flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor cutting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest when buds are swollen and beginning to show colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCorn Poppy flowers naturally have a relatively short vase life, so they are best enjoyed fresh. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan 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