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California Poppy Seeds - Ballerina Mix

Colorful, pleated petals add elegance to floral arrangements

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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

  • Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 12 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • Semi-Double
  • California
  • Ruffled

COLOR

  • Mixed

The Ballerina California Poppy is a real stunner that is sure to add heaps of color - and intrigue - to your flower garden. This variety has single and semi-double petals in a wide range of brilliant colors and is not your typical California Poppy. As with all Eschscholzia varieties, Ballerina tends to perform best when planted en masse. Plant directly in your garden and it will spread easily!

  • • Annual / Perennial; Delicate petals and stunning blooms
  • • Semi-Double petals are textured; Plant en masse for a brilliant display
  • • Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 282 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 37,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 148,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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    California Poppy Seeds - Ballerina Mix FAQs

    Is Ballerina Mix California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

    Ballerina Mix 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: 3.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Customer photo review of California Poppy Seeds - Ballerina Mix

    I started these seeds inside un February, zone 4a, and moved them outside in late April. Although I didn't do a cold stratification I had good germination for the seeds. I believe i had a good mix of bloom colors for a mixed pack. They're also planted in a container garden. Took a little longer to produce flower buds but once it did they took off.

    Cheyanne 5/5 Verified

    California Poppy Seeds - Ballerina Mix

    Unfortunately I didn't have any of these. I did cold stratify them, but might have needed to plant them earlier than I did. Had such high hopes for these in my garden bed- won't be repurchasing,

    Kate L. 1/5 Verified

    California Poppy Seeds - Ballerina Mix

    Store owner replied: Hello Kate L. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

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