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Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy

Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley'

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Overview

The Shirley Poppy, Papaver rhoeas 'Red Shirley', is a delicate annual featuring showy, red-petaled blooms with a satin sheen. Blossoms are typically around 3-4 inches in diameter, atop slender stems reaching 18-30 inches. Ideal for adding a splash of color to borders and meadows, these poppies thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They're also known for their poignant symbolism, commemorating peace and remembrance. Blooms peak in late spring to early summer.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — measuring up to 4 inches in diameter

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Papaveraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — Sowing should occur when the risk of frost has passed; ideal for adding a splash of color to
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — Ideal for adding a splash of color to borders and meadows
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — stagger plantings at 2- to 3-week intervals
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — tissue-paper-like petals exhibit a radiant red hue; ideal for adding a splash of color to
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — though allowing some heads to go to seed can encourage self-sowing
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — annual for full or half
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — hardiness zones 2 to 8 and flourishes in full sun to partial shade; ensuring a return of
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — Regular deadheading of spent flowers may prolong blooming
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — commonly known as the Shirley
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — red-petaled blooms with a satin sheen; this poppy thrives in U.S
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — Regular deadheading of spent flowers may prolong blooming; they contribute to biodiversity by
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — They're also known for their poignant symbolism, commemorating peace and remembrance
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — commonly known as the Shirley; ensuring a return of these cherished blooms in subsequent years
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — annual with multi-colored and red blooms; they contribute to biodiversity by attracting
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — is a delicate annual featuring showy; ideal for adding a splash of color to borders and
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — hardiness zones 2 to 8 and flourishes in full sun to partial shade
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — They contribute to biodiversity by attracting various pollinators including bees
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — They're also known for their poignant symbolism, commemorating peace and remembrance; this
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — Blooms peak in late spring to early summer
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — Sowing should occur when the risk of frost has passed
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — stagger plantings at 2- to 3-week intervals; ensuring a return of these cherished blooms in
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — This poppy thrives in U.S
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — is a delicate annual featuring showy
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — multi-colored and red flowers in the garden; this poppy thrives in U.S
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