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Purple Gleam California Poppy Seeds For Planting (Eschscholzia californica)

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ALL ABOUT CALIFORNIA POPPIES

SEED COUNT

2,000 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

POLLINATORS

YES

The Purple Gleam California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) features vibrant, silky petals in striking shades of purple and pink. This drought-tolerant annual blooms profusely, adding bold color to gardens, borders, or containers. Its delicate, fern-like foliage complements the vivid flowers, creating a stunning visual contrast. Ideal for pollinator-friendly landscapes, it thrives in sunny, well-drained settings.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

California Poppies will adapt and thrive in many different soils, just make sure the sowing medium is well drained. They are a bit drought tolerant as they mature, but be sure to water daily for the first few weeks. No fertilizer is needed, it actually promoted more foliage but less flowers.

SEED PREP

No prep needed

SOWING DEPTH

Surface Sow

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Full Sun

SOIL CONDITIONS

Adaptable but well drained

MOISTURE NEEDS

Drought tolerant with age

GERMINATION

7 to 14 Days

PLANT HEIGHT

12” to 18” Tall

PLANT WIDTH

6” to 12” Spread

PLANT SPACING

4” Apart

FLOWER COLOR

Purple

FLOWER SIZE

2” to 3”

SEASON

Tender perennial

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Eschscholzia californica

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to germinate.

CUT FLOWER

YES


Short Vase Life

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ALL ABOUT CALIFORNIA POPPIES

The Purple Gleam California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) features vibrant, silky petals in striking shades of purple and pink. This drought-tolerant annual blooms profusely, adding bold color to gardens, borders, or containers. Its delicate, fern-like foliage complements the vivid flowers, creating a stunning visual contrast. Ideal for pollinator-friendly landscapes, it thrives in sunny, well-drained settings.

SEED COUNT

2,000 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

LURES POLLINATORS

YES

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

California Poppies will adapt and thrive in many different soils, just make sure the sowing medium is well drained. They are a bit drought tolerant as they mature, but be sure to water daily for the first few weeks. No fertilizer is needed, it actually promoted more foliage but less flowers.

SEED PREP

No prep needed

SOWING DEPTH

Surface Sow

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Full Sun

SOIL CONDITIONS

Adaptable but well drained

MOISTURE NEEDS

Drought tolerant with age

GERMINATION

7 to 14 Days

PLANT HEIGHT

12” to 18” Tall

PLANT WIDTH

6” to 12” Spread

PLANT SPACING

4” Apart

FLOWER COLOR

Purple

FLOWER SIZE

2” to 3”

SEASON

Tender perennial

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Eschscholzia californica

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to germinate.

CUT FLOWER

YES


Short Vase Life

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?