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Seed Poppy Shirley Double Mixed

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Transform your garden into a painter’s canvas with the delicate, fluttery petals of Poppy Shirley Double Mixed. This enchanting variety produces double-layered flowers in shades of pink, white, red, lavender, and coral, bringing a vintage, cottage-garden feel to your winter displays.

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    Growing Poppy Shirley Double Mixed from seeds in containers in India is a beautiful way to enjoy delicate, tissue-paper-like blooms in soft pastel and vivid colors. These annuals are easy to grow during the Indian winter season and are perfect for pots or balcony planters. Here’s your step-by-step guide, tailored for Indian growing conditions:

    Best Sowing Time

    • Ideal Season: October to December

    • Grows best in cool, dry weather (temperatures: 10–25°C)

    • Perfect for North, Central, and parts of South India during winter

    Container & Soil Setup

    • Pot Size: Minimum 10–12 inches deep with drainage holes

    • Soil Mix:

      • 2 parts garden soil

      • 1 part sand or cocopeat (for drainage)

      • 1 part compost/vermicompost

    • Soil should be loose, well-draining, and not too rich (poppies don’t like heavy, nutrient-dense soils)

    Sowing the Seeds

    • Surface Sow: Sprinkle seeds directly on top of the moist soil.

    • Do Not Cover Deeply: Lightly press seeds down, or cover with a very fine layer of soil or sand.

    • Water Gently: Mist with a spray bottle to avoid displacing seeds.

    • Germination Time: 7–14 days

    • Keep in Partial Shade during germination, then shift to a sunny location after sprouting.

    Sunlight

    • Needs 5–6 hours of full sun daily

    • Prefers cool mornings and light afternoon shade in warmer areas

    Watering

    • Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy

    • Water at the base once seedlings are established

    • Avoid overhead watering on blooms

    Plant Care Tips

    Thinning: Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart once they grow 2-3 true leaves
    Fertilizer: Very light feeding once every 2-3 weeks (avoid over fertilizing)
    Pests: Generally pest-free but may attract aphids – use neem spray if needed
    Deadheading: Promote longer flowering

    Blooming Time

    • Flowers appear in 8–10 weeks

    • Bloom through winter and early spring

    • Double-layered petals in shades of pink, white, red, mauve, and purple