200 Shirley Amazing Grey Poppy Seeds - Lavender Wildflower for Planting

Shirley Amazing Grey Poppy is a distinctive wildflower poppy prized for its unusual lavender-grey petals that open to reveal darker centers. These easy-to-grow annuals bring a soft, romantic look to cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and border plantings, and their delicate blooms contrast beautifully with brighter flowers. The cup-shaped flowers sway gracefully on slender stems and are a favorite for cut flower arrangements.

Papaver rhoeas, the common field poppy, is a hardy annual that grows quickly from seed and self-sows readily in suitable conditions. Plant these seeds where their airy, informal habit can be appreciated, such as in meadow patches, raised beds, or mixed perennial borders.

Plant Features

• Unusual lavender-grey flower color
• Cup-shaped blooms on slender stems
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements
• Easy-to-grow annual wildflower

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Papaver rhoeas
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil lightly moist until established
• Growth Habit: Upright, airy stems
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Spacing: About 8 to 12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Poppy seeds are best sown directly where they are to grow, as they resent transplanting. Scatter the seeds thinly over prepared, weed-free soil and press them gently into the surface; do not cover deeply, as light helps germination. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge, then thin them to the recommended spacing so plants have room to develop.

Once established, Shirley poppies need only moderate watering and thrive in full sun with good drainage. Remove spent blooms if you want to limit self-seeding, or allow some flowers to mature if you would like plants to return the following season.

What's Included

200 Shirley Amazing Grey Poppy seeds.