They were selectively bred over time to have their current characteristics and traits. They are a hybrid of the wild field poppies, and were discovered by Reverend William Wilks in the late 1800’s. Shirley poppies originated from England in the parish of Shirley, from which they have gotten their name. They are also known as Corn Poppy, Field Poppy, and most famously, Flanders Poppy. Shirley Poppies belong to the species Papaver rhoeas of the genus Papaver, and of the family Papaveraceae. colourful Shirley Poppy Amazing Grey self seeded bloom What Are Shirley Poppies?
They were very easy to grow, and provided great visual interest in the garden that summer. I ordered some seed and started them indoors in winter. The variation of the colours from bloom to bloom made them even more interesting and quite fascinating. The muted purple and pink petals where uncommon, and reminded me of a watercolor painting. When we first started the flower farm I scoured the seed catalogues looking for beautiful flowers in breath taking floral arrangements.Īmazing Grey Shirley poppy was one of those flowers that stood out right from the start.
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Learn how to grow Shirley Poppies using the right growing techniques to get the most out of these sweet romantic flowers. They are not long lasting in the vase, although they can still make such an impression, regardless of their short vase life. Shirley Poppies are annual poppies that produce stunning blooms with crinkled tissue papery petals and vivid colouring. Last updated on February 4th, 2022 at 03:09 pm
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