{"product_id":"shirley-poppy","title":"Shirley Poppy","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eShirley Poppy is a classic cottage garden flower, known for its delicate, paper-like blooms that appear early and continue throughout the summer. A romantic favourite, these flowers come in a stunning range of pastel shades, including white, pink, red, and mauve, often with subtle veining or contrasting edges. Ideal for pollinator gardens and ornamental beds, they sway beautifully in the breeze and are easy to grow. Young plants transplant well, and once established, they’ll self-seed year after year, creating natural drifts of colour in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"970\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Shirley Poppy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1010\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003eBest suited to Zones 3–9, Shirley Poppies prefer full sun and light, well-drained soil. While drought-tolerant once established, they benefit from regular watering during long dry periods. Suitable for borders, wildflower mixes, cottage gardens and cut flower beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1308\"\u003eFirst developed in the 1880s from wild European field poppies, Shirley Poppies were selected for their wide range of pastel colours and lack of dark centres. They quickly became a popular ornamental in Victorian gardens and continue to be treasured today for their soft charm and long blooming period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in autumn or early spring for early blooms.\u003cbr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly in early spring after the last frost.\u003cbr data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in spring or start indoors and transplant carefully when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2311\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Shirley Poppy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2311\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds directly on the surface of prepared soil; press in lightly but do not cover.\u003cbr data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist during germination; water sparingly once established.\u003cbr data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms can be cut when half-open for arrangements; dried seed pods are great for crafts.\u003cbr data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2212\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming or allow to self-seed for naturalising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2605\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2351\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2605\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2372\" data-start=\"2354\"\u003eAllow to Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let some flowers form seed pods and dry on the plant.\u003cbr data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2441\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut dry pods and shake out seeds.\u003cbr data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2496\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let seeds dry completely before storing.\u003cbr data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2550\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dark, dry place; viable for 3–4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2686\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2631\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2634\" data-start=\"2631\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2686\" data-start=\"2634\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811207229682,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-040","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Shirley_Poppy.jpg?v=1772481928","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/shirley-poppy","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}