200 California Carmine King Poppy Seeds | Eschscholzia californica | Bright Red-Pink Blooms

California Carmine King Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a stunning wildflower prized for its vibrant red-pink blooms. This easy-to-grow annual is perfect for wildflower meadows, borders, and containers, attracting pollinators and adding a splash of color to any garden. Native to California, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal care.

With 200 seeds, you can create a beautiful display of these cheerful flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. Their silky petals and fern-like foliage make them a favorite among gardeners and pollinators alike.

Plant Features

• Bright red-pink flowers with a satiny sheen
• Fern-like, blue-green foliage
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Easy to grow from seed

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-10
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 6-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow California Carmine King Poppy seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall, as they resent transplanting. Scatter seeds on the soil surface and lightly press them in; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge, then water sparingly. Thin seedlings to 6-12 inches apart to allow good air circulation. These poppies thrive in poor to average soil and require little fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or allow some to self-sow for next year's display.

What's Included

200 California Carmine King Poppy seeds (Eschscholzia californica).