Ballerina California Poppy Seed Mix
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Sow in early spring, planting the seed 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 flowers 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 poppy seeds, keep in mind that the resulting flowers sometimes revert to the dominant orange or red blossoms. After the petals drop off the flower, the capsule will begin to turn from green to light brown. As soon as the capsule opens at the top and the seed inside ripens to a grayish black, cut off the heads and spread them out to dry for several days. Shake them to remove the seed. Store the seed 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: 14 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
California Poppies
The flower looks gorgeous I haven't planted them yet.
Best
Best seed ever
Great
Got all the seeds I ordered nicely packaged and timely delivery!
The poppies are popping
Great mix of hard to find colors.
Sow far sow good (get it?)
I ordered these too late to plant right now. I've found poppies do best for me when I sow the seeds either in the fall or early spring. If I can judge on the quick shipping speed and impressive packing of the shipment and the seeds, I anticipate a bumper crop. I will do my best to update next season. Thank you for the excellent service!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Sow in early spring, planting the seed 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 flowers 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 poppy seeds, keep in mind that the resulting flowers sometimes revert to the dominant orange or red blossoms. After the petals drop off the flower, the capsule will begin to turn from green to light brown. As soon as the capsule opens at the top and the seed inside ripens to a grayish black, cut off the heads and spread them out to dry for several days. Shake them to remove the seed. Store the seed 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: 14 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
California Poppies
The flower looks gorgeous I haven't planted them yet.
Review
Best
Best seed ever
Review
Great
Got all the seeds I ordered nicely packaged and timely delivery!
Review
The poppies are popping
Great mix of hard to find colors.
Review
Sow far sow good (get it?)
I ordered these too late to plant right now. I've found poppies do best for me when I sow the seeds either in the fall or early spring. If I can judge on the quick shipping speed and impressive packing of the shipment and the seeds, I anticipate a bumper crop. I will do my best to update next season. Thank you for the excellent service!