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Purple Gleam California Poppy Seeds

Eschscholzia californica

5.00 (3 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Sow in early spring, planting purple gleam California poppy seeds 1/4" below the surface of the soil; keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur in 2-3 weeks at a soil temperature of 60-65 degrees. In USDA Zones 7 and warmer, this seed can be fall planted. Poppies do not transplant well, and must be planted while very small if started indoors.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally, but decrease watering as the plants mature; poppies tolerate drought well and will only need watering in periods of extreme dryness. This plant tolerates most soils that drain well, as well as adapting to seaside conditions. This plant does not need rich soil, and actually blooms best in poor soil. Pinch off faded blossoms for the most prolific blooming. These purple California wildflowers prefer cool temperatures, usually blooming in spring and early summer and going dormant when the summer heat begins. Though an annual, it will reseed itself and return the following year. Poppies attract bees and butterflies.

Harvesting: For the longest lasting cut flowers, choose poppies that have just begun to open; cut them in the morning while the moisture is at its peak. Sear the cut ends of the flowers with boiling water or a match, and immediately plunge them into cold water. Place them in a vase with water at room temperature.

Seed Saving: When saving purple gleam California poppy seeds, keep in mind that the resulting flowers sometimes revert to the dominant orange or red blossoms. After the petals drop off, a capsule will form and turn from green to tan. Since the capsules will eventually split and explosively release their seeds, cut them off as soon as the color begins to turn and the seed inside has ripened to grayish black. Spread the capsules out to dry for several days, then split them to remove the seeds. Store the cleaned purple gleam California poppy seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 15,600

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 16 Inches

Color: Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Purple Gleam California Poppy Seeds 5.0
Review By john dahl

california poppies

2nd year of purchasing poppy seeds
purchased 3 packs: purple gleam , mikado and mixed.
looking forward to sowing in march and flowering soon later.
fast service, fast delivery great flowering in the past. wonderful colors .
hoping to hear that other varieties/colors will be available soon for 2022 spring

Purple Gleam California Poppy Seeds 5.0
Review By Shelby Adamson

Perfect

All of the items were just what I wanted and they were delivered fast.

Purple Gleam California Poppy Seeds 5.0
Review By Amy

Cannot wait

The unexpected color, with the dainty poppy plant leaves and the wide open bloom for pollinators to land on, make this plant a must.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $2.98 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~15,600 Seeds) $9.54 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $21.46 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $69.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $310.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $552.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $1,311.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $2,484.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This stunning purple poppy adds scintillating beauty to any planting. If you are used to seeing the orange flavors of California Poppy, this one is a contradiction - where does purple come from amongst all of the warm-colored varieties that show off in reds, oranges, and yellows?
These poppies have a habit of opening and closing with the sun, appropriate for their native Golden State. The first member of the California poppy genus was identified in 1816 by German botanist Adelbert von Chamisso on an exploratory voyage to California and the Pacific Northwest. Chamisso named this genus "Eschscholzia" after a fellow botanist, Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz, who accompanied him on the journey. Nearly a dozen species of poppy grow wild in the western United States.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Sow in early spring, planting purple gleam California poppy seeds 1/4" below the surface of the soil; keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur in 2-3 weeks at a soil temperature of 60-65 degrees. In USDA Zones 7 and warmer, this seed can be fall planted. Poppies do not transplant well, and must be planted while very small if started indoors.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally, but decrease watering as the plants mature; poppies tolerate drought well and will only need watering in periods of extreme dryness. This plant tolerates most soils that drain well, as well as adapting to seaside conditions. This plant does not need rich soil, and actually blooms best in poor soil. Pinch off faded blossoms for the most prolific blooming. These purple California wildflowers prefer cool temperatures, usually blooming in spring and early summer and going dormant when the summer heat begins. Though an annual, it will reseed itself and return the following year. Poppies attract bees and butterflies.

Harvesting: For the longest lasting cut flowers, choose poppies that have just begun to open; cut them in the morning while the moisture is at its peak. Sear the cut ends of the flowers with boiling water or a match, and immediately plunge them into cold water. Place them in a vase with water at room temperature.

Seed Saving: When saving purple gleam California poppy seeds, keep in mind that the resulting flowers sometimes revert to the dominant orange or red blossoms. After the petals drop off, a capsule will form and turn from green to tan. Since the capsules will eventually split and explosively release their seeds, cut them off as soon as the color begins to turn and the seed inside has ripened to grayish black. Spread the capsules out to dry for several days, then split them to remove the seeds. Store the cleaned purple gleam California poppy seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 15,600

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 16 Inches

Color: Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 3 reviews
5.0

Review By john dahl

california poppies

2nd year of purchasing poppy seeds
purchased 3 packs: purple gleam , mikado and mixed.
looking forward to sowing in march and flowering soon later.
fast service, fast delivery great flowering in the past. wonderful colors .
hoping to hear that other varieties/colors will be available soon for 2022 spring

5.0

Review By Shelby Adamson

Perfect

All of the items were just what I wanted and they were delivered fast.

5.0

Review By Amy

Cannot wait

The unexpected color, with the dainty poppy plant leaves and the wide open bloom for pollinators to land on, make this plant a must.