Shirley Single Blend Corn Poppy Seeds

Hey Grace,

We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Shirley Single Blend Corn Poppy Seeds! It's awesome that you got such great germination on your first poppy growing adventure - that's such a fantastic start! And we totally get the bunny situation - those little guys can definitely be a challenge, but it sounds like your greenhouse solution worked perfectly to protect them while they got established! Our Shirley Blend tends to have what we call nodding stems - they are slender and will sway in the slightest breeze. When dealing with a delicate stem type like that, watering overhead can cause them to get knocked down and flop, so yes, watering from the hose might be the culprit here.
These don't typically require fertilizer, but they do like well-drained soil. Once mature, they can be somewhat drought-tolerant but of course will do better with regular watering, especially in hot weather when everything can wilt a little. Just water at the base of the plants, and they should have better results! Thanks for sharing your poppy growing success and for being such a thoughtful first-time poppy grower! Keep on growing 🌻️

Hey Cindee,

We're so happy to hear your Shirley Single Blend Corn Poppy Seeds finally bloomed beautifully for you! Poppies can definitely take their sweet time, especially when they're getting established in a new climate like the southeast, but aren't they just stunning when they finally show off? Those delicate, papery petals in all those gorgeous colors make the wait so worthwhile! Your patience really paid off, and we're thrilled you're enjoying these lovely blooms in your garden. Keep on growing 🌻️