Poppy "Shirley" Ornamental The most attractive single Poppy. Pink, red and salmon shading to white. Special European Mixture. Several weeks before last expected frost or in late summer, broadcast seeds over prepared soil. Firm by light tamping. When plants are 4 inches high, thin. Perennial. A touch of exotic in the gardens. The brilliance of huge silky petaled flowers makes a gorgeous splash of color in the garden. Days to Germination 12. Plant Height 30 inches. Grows Best in Full Sun. al. Surely everyone must love the Shirley poppy. Bright, double and semi-double blossoms almost 4 inches across dance atop long, wiry stems. The delicate, crinkly flowers in shades of red, salmon, pink and white are fine cut flowers, too. Blooms spring to early summer. (3411-SS) Poppy "Shirley" Multicolor European Blend Large Packet $2.50

California Poppy Mix Unique colors and forms dress up this variation of the American native. Semidouble flowers with pleated petals dance in warm tones of bright orange, burnt orange, yellow, cream, pink, creamy and mauve bicolor, and many intermediate shades. Fine, silver-green foliage. Hardy Annual. Silky, flowers bloom early on erect, slender stems above lacy blue-gray foliage. Compact plants are drought tolerant and sturdy despite their delicate appearance. California state flower. Days to Germination 14 - 21, Days to Bloom 70 - 90 Plant Height 12 - 18 inches, Grows Best in Full Sun. In early spring, sow in open ground well-exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch soil. In mild climates, plant in fall or winter. When plants are 2 inches high, thin. Does not transplant easily. (3191-SS) California Poppy Mix Large Packet $2.50

~Meconopsis betonicifolia~ ~Himalayan Blue Poppy~ The archetypal blue Moon, this poppy is a native of southeastern Tibet. In some ways it has a strong Saturn influence--it enjoys growing in partial shade, in the woods, in rocky areas, and in the mountains. It grows about 3-5 feet high and gets stems with 4-5 flowers each in early summer. If you live in a windy area, grow it in a peony cage so it doesn't flop over. Mulch with bark or composted pine needles (this will help increase soil acidity). This plant needs a cool, rainy summer, as in the Pacific Northwest, coastal California, the mountains (will grow in NC mountains, for instance), Canada, or the UK. They can survive harsh winters if they have a good snow covering, but if the summer is hot, they will only live one year. An alkaline soil will result in more lavender flowers. Average packet 50 seed. (MBP-SS)~Himalayan Blue Poppy~ $4.00

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