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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.MORE POPPY OPTIONS
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
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
Do I need to deadhead California poppy?
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.
Are these flowers fragrant?
They are not known for their scent, but they are valued highly for their cheerful blooms.
Can I grow in containers?
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.
Are poppies deer resistant?
Yes, they do tend to be deer resistant.
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
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!
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
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!