POPPY MIXED DESCRIPTION
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. Buy the best quality Indian Shirley Poppy
Mix Flower Seeds Online at the best prices from www.storeflix.in
and add colors to your garden.
Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 100 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Best Sowing Season: Spring, Late 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?
When
To Plant Shirley Poppy
Shirley poppies prefer cool weather
to grow, you can sow the poppies in spring or late summer. If you live in a
warmer region, sow the seeds indoors from late fall to winter.
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 9 inches 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 them 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 grow 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 – 18 to 24 inches
- Level of growing – Easy
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