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Poppy Seeds - California
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California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica) - California Poppy seeds will grow quite well in cold climates, but only as an annual. Drought tolerant poppies can be used in beds, borders, and in naturalized settings, but generally do not do well in containers. The brilliant orange California Poppy work well with purple and yellow flowers.
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Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
294,835
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
12 - 16 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid-summer
BLOOM COLOR
Orange
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Eschscholzia californica
California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica) - The bright orange drought tolerant California Poppy wildflower was named for doctor-naturalist Johann Friedrich Gustav von Eschscholtz who was the surgeon for the Russian expedition team that dropped anchor in San Francisco in 1815 in a bay surrounded by hills covered with the golden flowers. The wild flowers were designated the state flower of California in 1903, and now are protected by state law prohibiting anyone from picking or destroying them when they are growing on public property. These Poppy flowers close at night or in cold, windy weather and open again the following morning, although they may remain closed in cloudy weather.
Attracts pollinators
California poppies attract butterflies and many different types of bees, including bumblebees, honeybees, and sweat bees!
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Flower Specifications
Despite its mild-weather origins, California Poppy seeds will grow quite well in cold climates, but only as an annual. Drought tolerant poppies can be used in beds, borders, and in naturalized settings, but generally they do not do well in containers. The foliage is attractive, finely divided and lacy with a bluish-green color.
The Poppy plants require full sun and good drainage to flourish, so they are particularly well-suited to rock gardens and dry, sandy soils where they are perfect for xeriscaping and water conservation. Because the plants develop a deep taproot they do not transplant well, and therefore the wildflower seed should be seeded directly in the garden where you want them to grow.
- Sowing Rate: 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 10 pounds per acre
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: 1/8 inch
Flower Care
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and enhance the appearance of the plant. Removing spent flowers and seed pods will also reduce re-seeding. You may use a low nitrogen fertilizer like a 3-18-18 liquid fertilizer to promote good root growth without the additional foliage growth.
- Height: 12 - 16 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 10 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
2,780,000
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Papaver Orientale
Orientale Poppy (Papaver Orientale Mix) - Orientale Poppies add old-fashioned charm to gardens. These perennials establish well from Poppy seeds, and they grow well in sunny areas in soil that is well-drained. Oriental Poppy plants are hardy and do well in mountain wildflower gardens at high elevations. The silky, bowl-shaped flowers appear in late spring and burst from distinctive buds covered in bristly hairs. This Poppy mix includes shades of red, orange, pink, white and bi-colored forms. Many of the wildflowers feature inky-dark blotches at the base of the petals and colorful stamens in the center. Oriental Poppies have seed pods that will drop wildflower seeds for germination the following spring. There's nothing more beautiful than a meadow filled with Poppy wildflowers!