Carmine King California Poppy Seeds | 250 Seeds

Introduction

Carmine King California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a striking annual wildflower known for its deep rose-carmine blooms and delicate, blue-green foliage. Drought tolerant and easy to grow, this variety is well suited to U.S. gardens, especially wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and low-water landscapes. Carmine King California Poppy thrives when direct sown and delivers vibrant spring and early summer color.

How to Grow Carmine King California Poppy Seeds

• Direct sow Carmine King California Poppy seeds outdoors in early spring after the danger of hard frost, or in fall in mild-winter regions.

• Choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil.

• Prepare a fine seedbed and remove weeds.

• Scatter seeds evenly over the soil surface and press lightly into the soil; do not bury deeply.

• Water gently to settle seeds in place.

• Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.

• Seeds typically germinate within 7–14 days.

• Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart once established.

• California poppies do not transplant well and perform best when direct sown.

How to Care for Carmine King California Poppy Plants

• Water sparingly after establishment; plants are highly drought tolerant.

• Grow in lean, well-drained soil; rich soil can reduce flowering.

• Carmine King California Poppy thrives in cool to warm spring temperatures.

• No fertilizer is usually required.

• Plants bloom heavily in spring and early summer, then decline as heat increases.

• Allow flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding if desired.

• Plants attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

• Minimal maintenance is required once plants are established.

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