Orange California Poppy Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Sow California poppy seeds 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, bulk poppy seeds 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 bulk 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 seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Californian Poppy, Gold Poppy, Poppy
Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
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: Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Can’t wait for next spr8ng
I bought these to plant next spring because I live in northern Washington state. I hope they look as good as the pictures. I'm using them for erosion control on a sloping hill on my property. The price was great and they came very quickly.
variety
I've ordered several thing from Everwilde Farms over the years and have always been impressed with their professionalism, website, ordering efficiency and packaging. They are an excellent company to do business with! D
Great Customer Service
The mylar packets are beautiful. I needed 210 packets of the Poppy seeds as favors for a botanic garden wedding and was only able to order 99 at first. I emailed the Everwilde company and they told me how I could order the additional 111 and was able to get a 10% discount. They shipped the day after I placed the order and the seeds arrived in 2 days. The people at Everwilde were very helpful and have outstanding customer service! Thank you!
California look
Shared these with my brother and sister. The 1/4 Lb. size provided plenty of seeds for each of us. My brother had recently purchased a seed packet at a garden store and was noticed the lower cost of the Everwilde seeds.
Looking forward to years of poppies
I have a fairly large backyard that backs up to open space and have always loved poppies. This year I did something about it and looked for some seeds. Turns out Everwilde Farms is right down the road from me. Ordering was simple came in no time. Seeds look great and their specs are very good. There are wild poppies all over the area so I'm hoping to have good luck with them, wish me luck !
Love our web site!!
Loved both my poppy packages. Very secure. No smashing!! I am so excited to seed this onto a burn area in the Sierras' in honor of my mother and father who have both passed.
Fantastic
Planted last week. Already sprouted everywhere. Very happy
Lovely
Shipped quickly. Love the re-sealable bag. Some poppies are already growing healthy and strong.
Huntington Beach Public Library Seed Library
The seeds arrived in a very timely manner. We are looking forward to adding this selection to our seed library.
WBee
My phone messages were answered and the order arrived almost immediately and was perfectly packaged and shipped. Thank you for refreshingly wonderful customer service!
Great resource for California native seeds in bulk
Website easily navigated, product came fast. Distributing the seeds for next year's bloom, re- generating burned areas. Channelling John Muir.
Fast Service
Delivery came quickly
Pleased with Service
Arrived very quickly and safely.
Great Selection & Prompt Shipping
My seeds just arrived but it's too cold to plant them. We had snow last night and more is forecast for the next 3 days. Therefore, I'm unable to say whether the seeds are viable or what the flowers look like. Maybe I can update this review by late summer.
glad to do later
haven't received seeds yet, will be glad to provide a review at a later time....j
California poppy seeds
I received the seeds within days of ordering. Large package, I'll be using to make a wildflower garden. Thank you!
Calif. poppy, orange
Thanks for the speedy delivery of the 2 pounds of seeds. I bought a hand-crank spreader and scattered the whole amount on the vacant lot next door (50' by 130'). I hope we see a lot of orange flowers by about February. I did not prepare the soil. The area is littered with weed-whacked 2-foot grass laying flat. There are thousands of little sprouts now, probably a lot of oxalis, which is an ubiquitous pest in these parts. Hoping for a pretty result. What do you folks think?
Thanks,
J. Dwyer
Awesome!
These little guys are very hardy and grew very well in my garden. I loved the pop of color that they gave to my normal colored vegetable garden.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Sow California poppy seeds 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, bulk poppy seeds 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 bulk 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 seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Californian Poppy, Gold Poppy, Poppy
Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
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: Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Can’t wait for next spr8ng
I bought these to plant next spring because I live in northern Washington state. I hope they look as good as the pictures. I'm using them for erosion control on a sloping hill on my property. The price was great and they came very quickly.
Review
variety
I've ordered several thing from Everwilde Farms over the years and have always been impressed with their professionalism, website, ordering efficiency and packaging. They are an excellent company to do business with! D
Review
Great Customer Service
The mylar packets are beautiful. I needed 210 packets of the Poppy seeds as favors for a botanic garden wedding and was only able to order 99 at first. I emailed the Everwilde company and they told me how I could order the additional 111 and was able to get a 10% discount. They shipped the day after I placed the order and the seeds arrived in 2 days. The people at Everwilde were very helpful and have outstanding customer service! Thank you!
Review
California look
Shared these with my brother and sister. The 1/4 Lb. size provided plenty of seeds for each of us. My brother had recently purchased a seed packet at a garden store and was noticed the lower cost of the Everwilde seeds.
Review
Looking forward to years of poppies
I have a fairly large backyard that backs up to open space and have always loved poppies. This year I did something about it and looked for some seeds. Turns out Everwilde Farms is right down the road from me. Ordering was simple came in no time. Seeds look great and their specs are very good. There are wild poppies all over the area so I'm hoping to have good luck with them, wish me luck !
Review
Love our web site!!
Loved both my poppy packages. Very secure. No smashing!! I am so excited to seed this onto a burn area in the Sierras' in honor of my mother and father who have both passed.
Review
Fantastic
Planted last week. Already sprouted everywhere. Very happy
Review
Lovely
Shipped quickly. Love the re-sealable bag. Some poppies are already growing healthy and strong.
Review
Huntington Beach Public Library Seed Library
The seeds arrived in a very timely manner. We are looking forward to adding this selection to our seed library.
Review
WBee
My phone messages were answered and the order arrived almost immediately and was perfectly packaged and shipped. Thank you for refreshingly wonderful customer service!
Review
Great resource for California native seeds in bulk
Website easily navigated, product came fast. Distributing the seeds for next year's bloom, re- generating burned areas. Channelling John Muir.
Review
Fast Service
Delivery came quickly
Review
Pleased with Service
Arrived very quickly and safely.
Review
Great Selection & Prompt Shipping
My seeds just arrived but it's too cold to plant them. We had snow last night and more is forecast for the next 3 days. Therefore, I'm unable to say whether the seeds are viable or what the flowers look like. Maybe I can update this review by late summer.
Review
glad to do later
haven't received seeds yet, will be glad to provide a review at a later time....j
Review
California poppy seeds
I received the seeds within days of ordering. Large package, I'll be using to make a wildflower garden. Thank you!
Review
Calif. poppy, orange
Thanks for the speedy delivery of the 2 pounds of seeds. I bought a hand-crank spreader and scattered the whole amount on the vacant lot next door (50' by 130'). I hope we see a lot of orange flowers by about February. I did not prepare the soil. The area is littered with weed-whacked 2-foot grass laying flat. There are thousands of little sprouts now, probably a lot of oxalis, which is an ubiquitous pest in these parts. Hoping for a pretty result. What do you folks think?
Thanks,
J. Dwyer
Review
Awesome!
These little guys are very hardy and grew very well in my garden. I loved the pop of color that they gave to my normal colored vegetable garden.