Common Name: Poppy Genus: Papaver Species: rhoeas Cultivar or Variety: 'Shirley Red' Characteristics: This is a cultivar that not only blooms the firstyear but seed but has big blooms that can be 3-4" across. This cultivar does not hold up as a good cutting flower. Life Cycle Annual
Zone Hardiness up to Zone 3
Zone 4
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Zone 8
Endangered Species No
Heirloom No
When to Sow Seed Early Spring
Mid Winter
Late Winter
Germination Temperature Winter Sow
60-70 F
Seed Sowing Depth Lay on top of soil
Seed Needs Light to Germinate Yes
Days to Germination 10-14 days
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Plant Height 1- 2 feet
Plant Form Upright
Blooms Yes
Bloom Form Above Foliage
Flower Color Red
Nutritional Needs Moist
Wet
Fertile Yes
Reproduces By Seed
Cutting Flower No
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