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California Poppy Seeds - Carmine King

This hardy wildflower thrives in the most arid climates

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About the Variety

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 16 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • California

COLOR

  • Pink

Another beautiful and resilient California Poppy variety. The Carmine King strain is highly drought-tolerant and tends to perform well in just about any environment - even arid and inhospitable ones.

  • • Perennial / Annual; A wonderful pop of color
  • • Highly drought tolerant and adaptable
  • • 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 20,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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    California Poppy Seeds - Carmine King FAQs

    Is Carmine King California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

    Carmine King 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: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    I grew these the other year in a friends garden and there were gorgeous. Quite prolific and a deep Carmine color. And they kept blooming. I loved them. I’m growing them again next year.

    Meg C. 5/5

    California Poppy Seeds - Carmine King

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