Shirley Poppy 'Amazing Grey' Seed
Shirley Poppy 'Amazing Grey' Seed
Shirley Poppy 'Amazing Grey' | Haunting Purple-Grey Bloom | Genuinely One of a Kind
Amazing Grey is unlike any other poppy — a haunting, smoky purple-grey color unseen anywhere else in the flower world. Vigorous, free-flowering plants leave behind adorable chocolate-capped seedpods after the petals drop, giving a second season of interest.
What You'll Love
- A genuinely unique smoky purple-grey color — nothing else looks like this
- Vigorous, free-flowering habit
- Ornamental chocolate-capped seedpods after bloom
- 20 seeds per packet
Planting Information
- Sun: Full sun, 6–8 hours daily
- Plant type: Hardy annual
- Germination: 10–15 days
- Best soil temperature: 60–65°F
- Planting depth: Surface sow, needs light to germinate
- Spacing: 9 inches apart
- Bloom time: 55–65 days from sowing
- Height: 26–30 inches
How to Grow
Direct sow after all danger of frost — Shirley poppies resent transplanting. Scatter seeds on the soil surface, press lightly. If starting indoors, transplant with great care to avoid disturbing roots. Sear cut stems for 7–10 seconds in boiling water for best vase life (individual blooms last 3–4 days).
Good to Know
Individual blooms are short-lived, but the plant flowers prolifically. Dried seedpods can be kept indefinitely for arrangements after the petals drop.
Perfect For
- Moody, editorial-style arrangements
- Growers wanting a truly one-of-a-kind color
- Cottage and cutting gardens
- Dried seedpod arrangements
Package Includes
- 20 Shirley Poppy 'Amazing Grey' seeds
- Access to our full QR-linked growing guide
- Hand-packed with care by Briar Patch Picker