Poppy Shirley Mother Of Pearl Flower | X 300 Seeds
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Common Name: Poppy Shirley Mother Of Pearl
Scientific Name: Papaver rhoeas
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Double and semi-double blooms.
Type Of Seed: Open pollinated, a non-hybrid type of seed that can reproduce itself to have similar traits the parent plant from one generation to the next. If you are saving the seeds, as long as pollen is not shared between two varieties of the same species, the seeds should remain true to type year after year.
Plant Height: 45-60cm
When To Sow: Late Summer + Autumn (can be sown Winter in warmer climates and Spring in cool climates).
Sowing Depth + Method: Sow on the surface of the soil, or cover seeds very lightly. Poppies are known for being difficult to transfer, take extra care if raising seedlings and transferring to the garden.
Spacing: 20cm
Position: Full Sun
Days until Germination: 14-28 days @ 12 degrees
Seed to Bloom: 9-12 weeks
Vase Life: 5-7 days
Harvest: Fresh: As the buds just begin to open and show a bit of colour but before they fully expand.
Approx. Number of Seeds: 300
When to Sow in your climate
The below is a guide on which months to sow based on your climate
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Letter Post: $7.50 (No Tracking) this includes the cost of quarantine inspection.
Parcel Post: $13.90 this includes quarantine inspection fees (Parcels that contain large item accessories like trugs, herb dryers and large books are charged $16.95)
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