Description: Poppies RED POPPY SEEDS Mixed Colors Red, Pink WhiteAmerican Legion Flanders Shirley Field 1500 Seeds! Fresh, Pure Seed – No Fillers – Non-GMOPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONRed Poppies are a vibrant addition to any wildflower garden or meadow! This easy-to-grow mixture contains a colorful blend of red, pink, white and double poppies, creating a an eye-catching statement in the summer garden. Like all red poppies, this mix is deer resistant, attractive to pollinators and blooms for an exceptionally long time. Can be successfully planted in any region. Probably the world’s most popular wildflower, red poppy is also called Corn Poppy, American Legion Poppy, and Flanders Poppy. A Reverend Wilks in Shirley,England, developed what is known today as “Shirley Poppies” from selecting specimens of this species from the wild. His work resulted in this broad mix of colors and single/double flower forms. Most wildflower gardeners prefer this mixture (red, pink, white, single, double, even “picotee” bicolors) of colors for their poppies over the solid red basic species. Zones 1 - 10Advantages: Easy to Grow, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Multiple Blooms / Rebloomer, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Rockgarden or Alpine plant, Plants for Small Spaces, Great for Mass PlantingsLight Requirement: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half ShadeMature Height: 12-30" TallBloom Time: Summer FAST FACTSCommon Name: Red Poppy, Corn Poppy, Shirley PoppyBotanical Name : Papaver rhoeasSeed Life Cycle: AnnualLight Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half ShadeFlower Color: MixedBloom Time: SummerMature Height: 12-30" tallShips As: SeedIdeal Region: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific NorthwestZones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Non-GMO : YesNative To: Europe from England to Greece and beyond.Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy SoilSoil Moisture: Average, Well DrainingAdvantages: Easy To Grow, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Multiple Blooms / Rebloomer, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces, Great For Mass Plantings PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: POPPY SEEDSHOW TO PLANT POPPY SEEDSHow to Plant Poppy SeedsWHEN TO PLANT POPPY SEEDSPoppies do best if planted directly outdoors in their intended location rather than transplanting them. However, if necessary, they can be started in biodegradable peat pots indoors before the last spring frost. The entire peat pot can then be planted outdoors once the poppy seedlings are established.In growing zones 3 – 7, the Red Corn Poppy, Shirley Poppy – Mixed Colors and the Shirley Poppy – Mixed Double seeds can be planted in late autumn so that they go through the winter and cold stratify naturally. There are YouTube videos on growing poppies. We suggest you watch one!In zones 8 – 10, these poppy seeds should be sown in late autumn or winter.WHERE TO PLANT POPPY SEEDSPoppies only need soil that is ordinary and moist, but well drained. They also do well in full sun.HOW TO PLANT POPPY SEEDSPoppy seeds need to be cold stratified to germinate. Learn how to cold stratify your seed below.Papaver Rhoeas act as perennials in moderate climates, but they perform as annuals where freezing temperatures and snow occur in winter. These poppies germinate most successfully in cool to moderate temperatures and they are, in fact, frost tolerant. Poppies flower best under cool spring weather conditions. Bloom decreases on poppies as temperatures increase in summer months.The seeds should not be planted deeply; they just need to be compressed into the soil, as they need light to germinate. The best method for planting is to mix one part seed with 5 parts sand and scatter over the prepared growing area If planting in rows, then plant the seeds 6” to 8” apart.HOW TO CARE FOR POPPIESThese varieties of poppy seeds generally germinate in about 20 days. You can thin the seedlings to 6” to 8” apart after they emerge.Poppies should be watered regularly, but they can tolerate dry conditions. It is not necessary to fertilize poppies.It generally takes about 60 to 90 days for poppies to bloom after the seed is planted. This timing depends very much on your growing zone and when you plant, along with Mother Nature’s cooperation. The bloom season for poppies is spring to summer. Poppy plants will bloom for a few weeks, but the length of bloom time can be extended by regular watering and application of mulch for moisture retention, as well as regular deadheading of spent flowers. It is also recommended that the seed be sown in successive plantings to extend the bloom season of the poppies.HOW TO COLD STRATIFY YOUR SEEDSYou can plant in the FALL and let the seeds go through a natural winter. They will be ready to bloom in Spring-Summer. When planting hand broadcast on top of nice new soil. No leaf litter or wood. Then compress the seeds into the soil with your hands or a roller. Give a good water. If it dries out completely over the autumn or winter we suggest watering. Your poppies will bloom in the spring! Again please google more instructions on growing poppies! OR you can cold stratify them in the comfort of your home.Most of the materials you need to cold stratify seeds can be found in your home or tool shed Cold Stratify Seeds: Gather MaterialsCold stratification is an extremely easy process and once you’ve done it once, you’ll no doubt get the hang of it.You can plant in autumn and let the seeds go through a NATURAL winter. They will bloom in spring.ORYou can do it in the comfort of your home:The first step is to gather the materials needed, all of which can be found in your home, tool shed, or with a quick trip to the hardware store.Materials for Cold Stratification:SeedsAn all purpose sand mixture and/or Peat MossPaper TowelsWaterPlastic ziploc bagsA Sharpie or pen for labelingMixing bowlsRefrigeratorCold Stratify Seeds: Step by Step ProcessNow that you have your materials, you can use three different methods for cold stratifying your seeds. All three of these methods work equally well and offer up different ways to basically keep the seeds moist in your refrigerator until it’s time to plant. We’ll go over all three methods:Sand/WaterPlace a 1/4 cup of sand (or more) in a mixing bowl. Slowly add water until you can form a ball with the sand/water mixture.Add your desired seed amount to the sand. Mix thoroughly.Place sand/seed mixture in a ziploc bag and seal.Label the variety and date clearly on the bag.Place in the refrigerator for 1 month before planting. If seedlings start to sprout in the bag in the refrigerator, remove immediately and either plant in the ground or in pots until it’s time to plant outdoors.cold stratificationPeat Moss/WaterThis method is very similar to the sand method, but uses peat moss (which many of us have lying around somewhere).Place a 1/4 cup of peat moss (or more) in a mixing bowl. Slowly add water until you can form a ball with the peat moss/water mixture.Add your desired seed amount to the peat moss. Mix thoroughly.Place peat moss/seed mixture in a ziploc bag and seal.Label the variety and date clearly on the bag.Place in the refrigerator for 1 month before planting. If seedlings start to sprout in the bag in the refrigerator, remove immediately and either plant in the ground or in pots until it’s time to plant outdoors.This is one of the methods most widely used for native seeds, especially milkweed. It is easy, quick, and the materials are usually right in your kitchen ready for use.Soak your seeds for 1-2 hours.Use a paper towel or coffee filter to drain the water.Spread seeds out in a single layer on the paper towel.Wrap a dry paper towel around the damp paper towel to help keep things moist but not too wet (which could become moldy).Place in a ziploc bag and seal.Label the variety and date clearly on the bag.COLD STRATIFY SEEDS: PLANTINGThe time you need to keep your seeds in the refrigerator depends on the variety, but 4-5 weeks should be a sufficient amount of time for most seed varieties. Once there’s no more chance of frost in your area, take your seeds out of the fridge and spread seed on bare soil as normal. The simple, quick process of cold stratification helps the seed germinate quicker and grow more readily in your garden bed.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each)CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller's performance? In general, here's what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.
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