Mr Fothergills Poppy Shirley Seeds are easy-to-grow hardy annual flower seeds that produce delicate, tissue-paper blooms in soft pinks, reds and whites, creating a light, airy display while attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.

Key Features

• Hardy annual poppy, flowering in the same year as sowing

• Elegant single blooms with a soft, translucent texture

• Mixed pastel and bright shades for a natural cottage-garden look

• Attractive to bees and butterflies

• Ideal for borders, wildflower areas and cut flower displays

• Low maintenance and suitable for beginner gardeners

Detailed Description

Mr Fothergills Poppy Shirley Seeds (Papaver rhoeas) are a classic choice for adding effortless colour and movement to borders and cottage gardens. The slender stems carry beautifully formed single flowers with a light, papery appearance that dances gently in the breeze, creating a relaxed and natural effect throughout summer.

These Shirley poppies are valued for their reliability and ease of growth, thriving in sunny positions with well-drained soil. They are equally effective when sown in drifts for impact or scattered among other annuals to soften planting schemes. As a wildlife-friendly variety, the open flowers provide an accessible source of pollen for beneficial insects, supporting pollinators throughout the season.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Product Type: Flower seeds

• Variety: Poppy Shirley Single Mix

• Botanical Name: Papaver rhoeas

• Plant Class: Hardy annual

• Height: Approx. 60cm (2ft)

• Colour: Mixed (pinks, reds, whites)

• Situation: Full sun

• Habitat: Medium, upright growth

Care & Usage Tips

• Sow directly outdoors where plants are to flower

• Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil

• Avoid transplanting, as poppies prefer to grow undisturbed

• Deadheading is optional; leaving seed heads encourages self-seeding

• For cut flowers, harvest early in the morning as buds just open

Add Effortless Colour to Your Garden

Mr Fothergills Poppy Shirley Seeds are perfect for gardeners seeking low-effort, high-impact flowers with natural charm. Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens and cut flower displays, they bring lasting beauty and movement to any outdoor space.