• A close-up of a delicate cream swirl poppy with ruffled petals and yellow center close-up.
  • A close-up of a delicate Cream-colored poppy cream swirl with intricate swirling petals.
  • Close-up of cream swirl poppy with delicate ruffled petals and a buttery hue.
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California Poppy Seeds - Cream Swirl

Drought tolerant and versatile poppy variety

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Eschscholzia californica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • California
  • Ruffled

COLOR

  • White
  • Yellow

Buttercream-colored double blooms with pleated petals create an enchanting display that could be straight out of a fairytale. Hardy in zones 3 - 10 and drought tolerant, delicate-looking Cream Swirl California Poppies thrive where other flowers can’t survive: poor soils, exposed areas, and cold climates. Reaching between 12 and 18 inches tall, this compact poppy is ideal for borders and small spaces. Easy to grow and long blooming, Cream Swirl California Poppy is a must-grow for any budding florist!

  • • No pinching needed for prolific blooms all season long
  • • High germination rates when direct seeded in ideal conditions
  • • Buttercream blooms complement any color palette

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 9 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 10 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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    California Poppy Seeds - Cream Swirl FAQs

    Is Cream Swirl California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

    Cream Swirl California Poppy is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 1.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    I just sowed these seeds and there were exactly NINE SEEDS in the package. What a scam!

    Kathryn W. 1/5 Verified

    California Poppy Seeds - Cream Swirl

    Store owner replied: Hello Kathryn W. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you sharing your experience with us! Feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products and service possible. We do list the seed count, on each product page. It is listed under planting information. They should have approximately 10 seeds per packet for this specifically bred variety. We have passed along your feedback to our website team, as we know not everyone sees this before ordering. We apologize for any confusion and we are glad Customer Service was able to assist you!

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