Indian Shirley Poppy Mix Seeds

Indian Shirley Poppy is an annual flowering plant that grows profusely in cool climates, the plant produces very soft, thin, and small flowers that look like paper flowers painted with watercolors. You can easily grow the Indian Shirley poppy from seed as it starts flowering within a few months.

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Product Detail

• Seed quantity: 200 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Best Sowing Season: Spring, Winter
• Sowing method: Direct
• Germination temperature: 18-21°C
• Germination time: 5-14 days
• Flowering season: Late spring to summer

What size grow bag is best for Indian Shirley?

• 9 x 9 (W*H)
• 12 x 12(W*H)
• 15 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

When To Plant Shirley Poppy  

The growing season for Indian Shirley poppies in India typically spans from late autumn to early spring, varying by region. In North India, it’s from October/November to February/March. Adjust planting times based on your local climate.

How To Grow Shirley Poppy From Seeds 

You should sow Shirley poppy directly into pots or outdoor gardens as it does not like transplanting. Sow the poppy seeds when the soil temperature is around 18-21°C. For growing Shirley poppies in a container, select a pot or grow bag at least 22 cm wide and deep to plant poppies.

Indian Shirley Poppy Mixed Seeds Sowing Method

Take a pot or grow bag and fill the pot with potting soil mix. Spread Shirly seeds in the soil as the seeds are very tiny like small dust particles so cover them thinly with vermiculite or soil. They need light to germinate so keep the pot in a sunny spot. Water the soil gently through a watering can and keep it moist until germination; Shirly poppy seeds can germinate in about 5-14 days.

Best Fertilizer For Shirley Poppy Plant 

Shirley Poppy does not require any fertilizer, but if the plant blooms less, you can add a phosphorus-rich fertilizer to the soil.

Shirley Poppy Plant Care Tips

Soil - Use rich and well-drained soil to plant Shirley Poppy.
Water - Once the poppy is established, it needs to be watered about once a week. But do not let the soil dry out for long and keep the soil moist.
Sunlight - Shirley poppies thrive in full sunlight, which should be at least 6 hours.
Temperature - Shirly poppy grows best in temperature between 10-20°C.
Common pests and diseases - Pests such as slugs, and snails inhibit plant growth and fungal diseases affect the Shirley poppies plant. You can use neem oil to control these pests and diseases.

Shirley Poppy Flowering Time

Typically, Shirley poppies bloom from late spring to summer and take 75 to 90 days to flower after sowing.

Shirley Poppy Plants Special Feature

• Common name - Common poppy, corn poppy
• Scientific name - Papaver rhoeas
• Height - 45-30 cm 
• Level of growing - Easy

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