{"product_id":"shirley-poppy-seeds-falling-in-love-papaver-rhoeas","title":"Shirley Poppy Seeds – 'Falling in Love' – Papaver rhoeas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Romance in Every Petal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirley Poppy 'Falling in Love'\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/em\u003e) is a named variety of the classic Shirley Poppy, and it lives up to its name completely. Blooming in the most enchanting shades of soft blush pink and white — often with a delicate picotee edge or a dreamy gradient from petal tip to base — this variety brings an undeniably romantic, heart-fluttering quality to any cottage garden or cutting patch. If you've ever wanted a garden that looks like a watercolour come to life, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eBreathtaking bicolour blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft pink and white flowers with a romantic, ruffled, tissue-paper quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — pick in bud for longest vase life; stunning in soft, romantic arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and hoverflies adore the open, nectar-rich flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct sow or start in trays; a rewarding variety for all levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeds freely\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturalises in borders for repeat displays year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Falling in Love' is grown exactly like all Shirley Poppies — which is to say, beautifully easily. \u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow\u003c\/strong\u003e onto the surface of well-prepared soil in a sunny spot (do not cover — seeds need light to germinate), or for best results with these precious seeds, \u003cstrong\u003estart in trays\u003c\/strong\u003e on the surface of moist seed-raising mix in a cool, bright spot. Prick out carefully once seedlings are large enough to handle. Sow in \u003cstrong\u003eautumn or early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e for best results in NZ. Thin or transplant to 15–20 cm apart. Plants grow to 60–90 cm tall and bloom from late spring through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Shirley Poppy (\u003cem\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/em\u003e) 'Falling in Love'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📄 Want the full growing guide? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/poppy-papaver-rhoeas-propagation-guide-chbotanics\"\u003ePoppy (Papaver rhoeas) Propagation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — a detailed digital PDF covering sowing times, germination, spacing, and much more, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/chbotanics-propagation-from-seeds-manual-professional-edition\"\u003eProfessional Manual\u003c\/a\u003e — a comprehensive digital PDF covering core propagation principles, greenhouse management, and printable worksheets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45737966534725,"sku":null,"price":4.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_9e5028df-87d9-485e-8f3f-d12d8cb989c5.png?v=1789174494","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/shirley-poppy-seeds-falling-in-love-papaver-rhoeas","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}