Papaver rhoeas 'Red Shirley'
Shirley, Field or Flanders Poppy
Description
The basic form has scarlet single flowers, each petal often marked at its base with a large black blotch.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
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.