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Indian Shirley Poppy Mixed Color
Indian Shirley Poppy Mixed Color
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Rs. 59.00
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🌱 QUANTITY: 100 Seeds
⏳ SEED TO HARVEST: 60–90 days
🌿 SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow
🏞️ SOWING TIME (PLAINS): September-February
🌄 SOWING TIME (HILLS): March-June, September-November
☀️ LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full sunlight
⏳ SEED TO HARVEST: 60–90 days
🌿 SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow
🏞️ SOWING TIME (PLAINS): September-February
🌄 SOWING TIME (HILLS): March-June, September-November
☀️ LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full sunlight
Indian Shirley Poppy is a premium heirloom variety of Shirley poppy, originally bred in 19th-century England from the wild European corn poppy. This classic cottage garden flower is loved for its delicate, tissue-like petals that bloom in stunning shades of red, pink, white, and bi-color combinations. Easy to grow and naturally self-seeding, it is a favourite among gardeners looking to create vibrant, low-maintenance flower beds with a wildflower charm.
Beyond its ornamental beauty, Shirley poppy seeds are also valued in culinary traditions across India. The tiny seeds carry a mild, nutty flavor with a subtle earthy aroma, making them a versatile ingredient in Indian cooking. Widely used in Bengali, Andhra, and Maharashtrian cuisines, poppy seeds enhance gravies, curries, kormas, sweets, and coconut-based dishes by adding natural richness, thickness, and creamy texture without overpowering spices.
Best suited for cool-season gardening, Indian Shirley Poppy thrives when sown in winter and grows beautifully in home gardens, terraces, and flower beds. This direct-sow heirloom variety attracts bees and pollinators, supports biodiversity, and brings a nostalgic cottage-garden aesthetic to any space. Ideal for seed collectors and home gardeners, it is a timeless blend of ornamental beauty and culinary heritage.
