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Poppy Seeds - California Purple Gleam

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California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica Purple Gleam) - Sow California Poppy seeds for this Purple Gleam variety, and you will be absolutely delighted with the light purple-pink to lilac purple shades. It's a beautiful display, and it will draw attention to any meadow, naturalized setting, or your beds and borders.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

16 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Lilac purple shades

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

Approximately 5000 seeds cover 50 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Outsidepride Annual Eschscholzia California Poppy Purple Gleam is a stunning wildflower with delicate light purple-pink to lilac purple blooms that thrive in a variety of environments across USDA zones 3-10. This 16-inch tall annual is incredibly easy to grow from seed, requiring minimal water and virtually no maintenance, making it ideal for drought-tolerant gardens or wildflower meadows. Perfect for creating visually striking borders or mass plantings, these poppies offer a breathtaking display from mid-spring through late summer, making them a versatile addition to any landscape. Choose from 5000 or 10,000 seeds to cover your desired area with beautiful blooms.
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Drought Tolerant
The California poppy is known for its impressive drought tolerance, making it a resilient choice for any garden. These poppy seeds for planting outdoors thrive in dry conditions, requiring minimal water once established. This makes them an ideal addition to wildflower seeds mixes, ensuring your garden remains vibrant even during dry spells.
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Cup-shaped flowers
California poppies are celebrated for their distinctive cup-shaped flowers, which are a hallmark of this plant. The unique structure of these blooms allows them to capture sunlight effectively, adding a bright splash of color to your garden. With California poppy seeds, these striking flowers will thrive, bringing vibrant beauty to any garden space.
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Attracts Pollinators
California poppy flowers are not only beautiful but also highly attractive to pollinators. Their vibrant color and abundant nectar draw in bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making them an excellent choice for a pollinator-friendly garden. Adding these wildflower seeds to your garden ensures a lively, buzzing environment.
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USDA Zone: 3 - 10
California poppies are highly adaptable and can thrive across USDA Zones 3-10. These versatile plants grow well in a range of climates, from cooler regions to warmer areas. Whether you're planting in a small garden or incorporating them into a larger landscape, these poppy seeds are a reliable choice for ensuring a colorful and resilient display across various environments.
The California Poppy's cup-shaped flowers bring elegance to any garden, standing at 16 inches tall. These delicate blooms not only add beauty but also support pollinators and help with erosion control. Known for being drought-tolerant, these wildflowers are a resilient choice for various garden settings.
Sow California Poppy seeds for the Purple Gleam variety, and you'll be delighted by the soft purple-pink to lilac hues that bring a touch of California's charm to your garden. These flowers shine in meadows, naturalized settings, and borders, drawing attention with their captivating color and form.
Start your garden’s transformation this spring by sowing California poppy seeds. Simply rake the soil and cover the seeds with about 1/8 inch of soil. With around 5000 seeds, you can cover 50 square feet, ensuring a vibrant display of these beautiful wildflowers that will brighten your garden effortlessly. Plant Poppies in a mass grouping for the greatest effect for xeriscape landscaping.

California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica Purple Gleam) - Sow purple California Poppy seeds and be absolutely delighted with the light purple-pink to lilac purple shades. It's a beautiful display, and it will draw attention to any meadow, naturalized setting, or your beds and borders. Purple California Poppies are highly drought tolerant and tend to perform well in just about any environment. All Poppies are easy to grow from flower seeds and require virtually no care. Growing California Poppies from seed is so rewarding, and you'll soon be enjoying the purple shades. Plant Poppies in a mass grouping for the greatest effect for xeriscape landscaping.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead California poppy?

A

This is optional; however, it will extend your bloom season. Leaving on some spent flowers if you want to reseed for your next growing season.

Q

Are these flowers fragrant?

A

They are not known for their scent, but they are valued highly for their cheerful blooms.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Yes, you can. Make sure to choose a container large enough for mature plants as California poppies do not like to be transplanted. Containers will need good drainage, and you will also need to water more frequently.

Q

Are poppies deer resistant?

A

Yes, they do tend to be deer resistant.

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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

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

50,000 seeds covers 625 square feet or 1/4 pound per 5,000 square

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Orientale Poppies...

Add an old-fashioned charm to any garden!

Orientale Poppies...

Poppy Seeds | Orientale Mix

How to Grow

Sow your Oriental Poppy seeds indoors under a grow light. These Poppies are not very thrilled with being transplanted, so you could even grow them in a decomposable pot so that they can be planted directly out in the garden, without disturbing the seedlings. They do their best when planted in partial to full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.

  • Depth: 1/8 inch
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days
  • Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
Poppy Seeds | Orientale Mix

Flower Specifications

Sowing Rate: 50,000 seeds covers 625 square feet or 1/4 pound per 5,000 square. Approximate seeds per pound: 2,780,000.

  • USDA Zones: 3 - 8
  • Height: 24 - 36 inches
  • Season: Perennial
  • Bloom Season: Late spring

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!

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to fertilize oriental poppy?

A

Use a slow-release fertilizer in the spring. Be sure to follow product label directions. Another option is to side dress the soil with compost or manure tea.

Q

Can I grow oriental poppy in a container?

A

Yes, however it is not ideal. These plants have a long tap root that do much better in garden soil. If containers are still something you would like to try choosing a container deep enough to handle the long tap root (terra cotta pots are best). Use quality potting mix with slow-release fertilizer, water deeply and always keep soil moist.

Q

Do I need to winterize my oriental poppy plants?

A

Oriental poppies are winter hardy to USDA zone 8, they do benefit from a layer of mulch before winter sets in to protect the roots. If you are growing your flowers in a container, you can bury the container in garden soil or wrap with burlap or bubble wrap for protection. They can also be moved indoors.

Q

Should Oriental poppies be cut back?

A

There's no need to trim them back, as the foliage naturally dies off after blooming. However, if you prefer a tidier look, you can cut the wilted leaves down to the ground.

Q

Will Oriental poppies bloom in the first year?

A

The timing of when you plant the seeds is crucial. They require a cold period to flourish, so if you sow them in the spring, they won’t bloom until the next year.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Red

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Prefers gritty, fast-draining conditions, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica Cherry Swirl) - Boasting flamboyant semi to fully double, bright red blooms with contrasting golden eyes. The papery petals stand up to all types of summer weather, blooming throughout the season above attractive ferny foliage. It features the familiar wandering stems, to 10 inches wide, each clothed in ferny foliage.

These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts.  A plant that enjoys a sunny site with poor, well-drained soil. Honey bees, bumblebees & sweat bees all seek its nectar while some local butterflies will also seek out this nutrition. This poppy is ideal for adding color to any sunny location, it can establish in a problem area & it seems to happily harmonize with annuals & perennials alike. Ideal for a container too! Plant in any fast-draining soil in full sun and as with most poppies it is considererd deer resistant.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead California poppy?

A

This is optional; however, it will extend your bloom season. Leaving on some spent flowers if you want to reseed for your next growing season.

Q

Are these flowers fragrant?

A

They are not known for their scent, but they are valued highly for their cheerful blooms.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Yes, you can. Make sure to choose a container large enough for mature plants as California poppies do not like to be transplanted. Containers will need good drainage, and you will also need to water more frequently.

Q

Are poppies deer resistant?

A

Yes, they do tend to be deer resistant.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid Spring to late Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Purple, grey

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well drained soils

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

55 - 60F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas Amazing Grey) - This Shirley type annual poppy is a wonderful addition to any xeriscape flower garden. These poppy's boast delicate lavender grey tissue paper petals that are often colored in mixed shades of storm cloud grey to slate blue and sometimes even a red blush. With a captivating elegance in both landscape and arrangements, it has become a highly sought after cult favorite of high end florists who reserve Amazing Grey for the finest design work!

Some flowers even have a white edge and they're all nestled against thick, fern like lace shaped green foliage. The single and ruffled half double poppies create impressive mass of what looks like grey clouds in the garden, but everyone of these clouds has a silver lining. You won't be the only one who loves these unique blooms, Amazing Grey Poppy will bring the pollinators to your garden in droves and need very little water to survive as established plants are quite resistant to drought.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead Papaver rhoeas?

A

This is optional; however, it will extend your bloom season.

Q

Do I need to fertilizer Papaver rhoeas?

A

Typically, no. However, if you notice foliage and no flowers your plants may be in need of phosphorus-rich fertilizer.

Q

Are these flowers fragrant?

A

They are not known for their scent, but they are valued highly for their blooms.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

15 - 25 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late Spring through Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Red

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

55 - 60F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas Pandora) - This brilliant new corn poppy is a colorful choice. "Pandora", a strikingly lovely, color-laden 15 - 25 inch tall long lived poppy which sets impressive flowers with crepe papery, tissue-like petals in surprising combinations of shades, from deep burgundy red to pinkish red, with silver-grey stripes on the lower petals. Surface-sow seed in sunny garden bed in winter, early spring, and late autumn for an extended bloom period. "Pandora" poppies will thrive in prepared, well-drained, fertilized soil.

This hardy annual offers late spring and summer interest, with attractive black seedpods extending the season of interest. The showy saucer-shaped blooms change colors gradually and attract birds and bees to the garden and make lovely cut flowers if stems are singed before placing it in water.

Pandora is a Papaver rhoeas cultivar, which is also known as the common poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, or Flanders poppy. The plant has a clumping, spreading habit and is best displayed when grouped or massed in borders or beds.

Easily grown from seed and extremely low maintenance, 'Pandora' Poppy prefers full sun and organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It is intolerant of drought and overly wet, poorly drained soils. Growing best in cool summer climates, it does not perform well in high heat and humidity and may require some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Deadheading spent flowers keeps the poppy blooming. The flowers freely self-seed in suitable conditions, naturalizing and returning from year to year, performing more like a perennial than an annual. Deer and rabbit tend to leave papaver rhoeas alone.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead Papaver rhoeas?

A

This is optional; however, it will extend your bloom season.

Q

Do I need to fertilizer Papaver rhoeas?

A

Typically, no. However, if you notice foliage and no flowers your plants may be in need of phosphorus-rich fertilizer.

Q

Are these flowers fragrant?

A

They are not known for their scent, but they are valued highly for their blooms.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

18 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late Spring through Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils.

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

55 - 60F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas Mother of Pearl) - A beautiful mixture of pleated blooms in misty shades of grey, lilac, mauve, pink, soft orange, and white pirouette gracefully at the ends of the wiry stems. For an easily grown splash of color, few flowers can equal poppies with their flowers produced in profusion throughout the summer. Sow and forget, nearly all will flower in the first year from sowing.

Mother of Pearl is a Papaver rhoeas cultivar, which is also known as the common poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, or Flanders poppy. The plant has a clumping, spreading habit and is best displayed when grouped or massed in borders or beds. Easily grown from seed and extremely low maintenance, "Mother of Pearl" Poppy prefers full sun and organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It is intolerant of drought and overly wet, poorly drained soils. Growing best in cool summer climates, it does not perform well in high heat and humidity and may require some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Deadheading spent flowers keeps the poppy blooming. The flowers freely self-seed in suitable conditions, naturalizing and returning from year to year, performing more like a perennial than an annual. Deer and rabbit tend to leave papaver rhoeas alone.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead Papaver rhoeas?

A

This is optional; however, it will extend your bloom season.

Q

Do I need to fertilizer Papaver rhoeas?

A

Typically, no. However, if you notice foliage and no flowers your plants may be in need of phosphorus-rich fertilizer.

Q

Are these flowers fragrant?

A

They are not known for their scent, but they are valued highly for their blooms.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid Spring to late Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well drained soils

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

55 - 60F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas Angel's Choir) - This award-winning combination of silken-petaled, double poppies features shimmering watercolor shades including cream, apricot, peach, coral, lavender, pink and bicolors and picotees. It took breeders years to develop these lustrous soft colors. Angel’s Choir poppies are exquisite in the garden as the blossoms sway gracefully on nodding 3 foot tall stems above frothy gray-green foliage. These easy-to-grow and irresistible flowers are the perfect way to welcome the joys of spring.

Angel's Choir is a Papaver rhoeas cultivar, which is also known as the common poppy, corn poppy, field poppy, or Flanders poppy. The plant has a clumping, spreading habit and is best displayed when grouped or massed in borders or beds.

Easily grown from seed and extremely low maintenance, 'Angel's Choir' Poppy prefers full sun and organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It is intolerant of drought and overly wet, poorly drained soils. Growing best in cool summer climates, it does not perform well in high heat and humidity and may require some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Deadheading spent flowers keeps the poppy blooming. The flowers freely self-seed in suitable conditions, naturalizing and returning from year to year, performing more like a perennial than an annual. Deer and rabbit tend to leave papaver rhoeas alone.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead Papaver rhoeas?

A

This is optional; however, it will extend your bloom season.

Q

Do I need to fertilizer Papaver rhoeas?

A

Typically, no. However, if you notice foliage and no flowers your plants may be in need of phosphorus-rich fertilizer.

Q

Are these flowers fragrant?

A

They are not known for their scent, but they are valued highly for their blooms.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid Spring to late Summer

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well drained soils

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

55 - 60F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

Poppy Pepperbox (Papaver Rhoeas Bridal Silk) - Everyone loves poppies, and with the sheer white of our Bridal Silk Poppy you can see why. Perfectly shaped blooms make them an exquisite choice for borders, containers, or flower beds.  Bridal Silk poppies grow in best in full sun to partial shade reaching up to 24 inches in height.  They will grow as annual plants all across the country in USDA zones 3 - 10.

These plants prefer evenly moist soil, but can tolerate drought. About an inch of water per week keeps them growing at their finest. Honeybees love these white poppies  and crowd around the flowers as they take aim at the pollen. Add to vegetable plots, meadows, and borders, where their early flowering fills gaps in perennial bloom times with luminous flowers.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead Papaver rhoeas?

A

This is optional; however, it will extend your bloom season.

Q

Do I need to fertilizer Papaver rhoeas?

A

Typically, no. However, if you notice foliage and no flowers your plants may be in need of phosphorus-rich fertilizer.

Q

Are these flowers fragrant?

A

They are not known for their scent, but they are valued highly for their blooms.

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