Pandora Poppy
Best choice for gardeners wanting low-maintenance, self-sowing cut flowers.
Bring enchanting color to your garden with Pandora Poppy seeds. These Shirley poppy varieties produce captivating semi-double to double blooms in a unique wine color streaked with pearl. Growing 24 to 30 inches tall on slender stems, they offer a dynamic display of velvety tones throughout mid to late summer. Easy to grow and self-sowing, Pandora Poppies are perfect for fresh-cut bouquets and crafting projects, ensuring reliable beauty year after year. Deadheading can help extend their blooming season.
$17.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
+69%
Above average
Plant Height
2430
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic floral displays
- Homesteaders interested in harvesting seeds and dried arrangements
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting effortless, recurring seasonal blooms
Who should skip it
- Meticulous landscapers wanting to avoid invasive plant spread
- Planners who prefer starting seeds in trays or pots
- Gardeners desiring a long-lasting, static floral show
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking wine and pearl streaks create a sophisticated, high-contrast garden aesthetic.
Ease of Cultivation
Simple to sow and maintain, making them ideal for novice gardeners.
Self-Sowing Reliability
Natural reseeding ensures a consistent, recurring display with minimal seasonal effort.
Cut Flower Utility
Slender stems and unique color profiles make these perfect for floral arrangements.
Bloom Duration
Consistent deadheading is required to maximize the mid-to-late summer flowering window.
Germination Potential
High seed count per gram offers excellent coverage and successful germination rates.
Key Specs
Plant Height
24-30 inches
Seed Count
Approximately 7000 seeds per gram
Life Cycle
Annual
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Flower Color
Mixed
Plant Type
Flower
Variety Type
Open-Pollinated
Features
- Intriguing wine and pearl streaked blooms
- Produces semi-double to double flowers
- Sturdy plants with slender stems
- Self-sows for continuous blooms
- Blooms mid to late summer
- Excellent for cutting and crafting
- Easy to grow from seed
What customers say
Gardeners are genuinely impressed by the reliability and visual impact of the Pandora Poppy. The consistent theme across reviews highlights exceptional germination success, confirming high quality and ease of use even for beginners. The true standout is the flower's design; customers celebrate the unique, multicolored, and ruffled blooms that transform the garden. These seeds offer outstanding value by delivering spectacular, true to description results.
Know before you buy
Pandora Poppies are annuals, meaning they complete their life cycle in one season. However, because they are prolific self-sowers, they will often return to your garden year after year if you allow the seed heads to drop.
You can expect these plants to reach a height of 24 to 30 inches. Their slender stems make them an elegant choice for the middle or back of a flower border.
Yes, they are excellent for cutting. For the longest vase life, harvest the stems early in the morning when the buds are just beginning to show color and are still slightly nodding.
Pandora Poppies perform best in full sun to partial sun. Ensure they are planted in a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight for the most vibrant bloom production.
A germination code of (4) indicates that these seeds require light to germinate. When sowing, press them firmly into the soil surface rather than burying them deep, as they need exposure to light to sprout successfully.
You can encourage a longer flowering period by regularly deadheading spent blooms. This prevents the plant from focusing its energy on seed production and instead encourages it to continue producing new flowers.
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