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Coral Red California Poppy Seeds – Eschscholzia californica – Vibrant Reddish-Orange & Golden Center Blooms for Native Gardens.
🌼 Fiery Coral Red Blooms for the Native Garden
This Coral Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) offers a stunning, fiery variation on the classic California Poppy. The vibrant, two-tone reddish-orange to deep coral flowers with a bright golden-yellow center create a bold, eye-catching display. The finely divided, feathery blue-green foliage adds an airy texture. This tough, low-maintenance native annual blooms from late spring through summer and is a magnet for bees and butterflies, making it an essential plant for any pollinator garden. It thrives in poor, dry soils and requires very little water once established.
🌱How to Plant & Grow
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sun per day). Will not tolerate shade.
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Soil Type: Well-drained, poor to average soil. Prefers sandy or rocky soil. Excellent drainage is critical – does not tolerate waterlogged roots.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days at 55–65°F (13–18°C). Darkness aids germination.
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Days to Maturity: 50–60 days from seed to flower.
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Mature Height: 6–12 inches. Spread: 6–12 inches.
📏Spacing & Seeding Instructions
- Plant Spacing: Space plants 6 to 10 inches apart for a dense display.
- Seeding Density (Per Square Foot): For mass planting, sow 8–12 seeds per square foot.
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Sowing Depth: Surface sow. Press seeds gently into the soil but do not cover – they need light to germinate.
📅 Growing Calendar
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Stage |
Northern States (3–5) |
Mid-Atlantic (6–7) |
Southern States (8–10) |
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Direct Sow (early spring) |
Mid – Late April |
Late March – Early April |
Late February – Early March |
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Direct Sow (fall) |
Mid – Late September |
Late September – Early October |
Late October – Early November |
Important Note:California Poppy is a cool-season annual. It blooms best in spring and early summer. In mild climates (Zones 8–10), it can be sown in fall for winter and early spring blooms. Seeds require darkness to germinate.
🧑🌾 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
Direct Sow in Early Spring (Recommended for all zones):
- As soon as the soil is workable in early spring (typically March–May, depending on your zone), prepare a well-drained bed in full sun.
- Scatter seeds on the soil surface. Press in gently. Do not cover. (Seeds germinate best in darkness.)
- Water gently to keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days).
- After 3–4 weeks, thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart.
Fall Direct Sow (Zones 8–10 only):
- In late fall (October–November), prepare a well-drained bed in full sun.
- Scatter seeds on the soil surface. Press in gently. Do not cover.
- Water once. Let the seeds overwinter in the ground.
- Seeds will germinate in early spring (March–April). Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart after 4–6 weeks.
Start Indoors (For earlier bloom):
- Fill seed trays with moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep. Cover lightly with soil. (Seeds germinate best in darkness.)
- Place the tray in a cool area (55–65°F). Keep soil moist.
- Seedlings emerge in 10–20 days. Move to a bright location.
- After 4–6 weeks, harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before transplanting outdoors after the last frost.
Ongoing Care:
- Water regularly until established. Once mature, water only during prolonged dry spells. The plant is highly drought-tolerant. Do not overwater.
- Fertilizing: Do not fertilize. California Poppy prefers poor soil and will produce more flowers when grown lean.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom period.
- Self-Sowing: California Poppy will readily self-sow. If you do not want it to spread, deadhead before seeds form.
- Overwintering: In zones 8–10, fall-sown plants will bloom in early spring. In colder zones, the plant is treated as an annual and will die back after the first frost.
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After you successfully place your order, we will complete preparation and warehouse review within 1-3 business days. To ensure the quality of the seeds, we conduct strict packaging inspections on each batch of seeds to ensure they are dry and undamaged before handing them over to our logistics partners for shipment.
Note: If your order contains multiple types of seeds or if there are holidays or peak order periods, the preparation time may be extended by 1-2 business days. We will inform you in advance on the order page or via email.
Ⅲ.Logistics Shipping Times
| Region | Estimated Transit Time |
| United States | 7-12 Business Days |
| Canada | 8-13 Business Days |
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