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Poppy Seeds - California
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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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
About...
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.
MORE POPPY OPTIONS
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









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.
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.
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 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!