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Papaver rhoeas 'Red Shirley'

Shirley Poppy

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Desert annual grows quickly to 2' x 1'. Flowers are vibrant red, pink or white and are cup-shaped. Sow seeds in the fall or plant from containers for spring color.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.