{"product_id":"carmine-king-california-poppy-seeds-250-seeds","title":"Carmine King California Poppy Seeds | 250 Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eCarmine King California Poppy (\u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"450\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eHow to Grow Carmine King California Poppy Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eDirect sow Carmine King California Poppy seeds outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"614\"\u003ein early spring after the danger of hard frost\u003c\/strong\u003e, or in fall in mild-winter regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eChoose a site with \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"684\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"750\"\u003ePrepare a fine seedbed and remove weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eScatter seeds evenly over the soil surface and \u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"831\"\u003epress lightly into the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; do not bury deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eWater gently to settle seeds in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eSeeds typically germinate within \u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eThin seedlings to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e6–10 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eCalifornia poppies do not transplant well and perform best when direct sown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eHow to Care for Carmine King California Poppy Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eWater sparingly after establishment; plants are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003ehighly drought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eGrow in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003elean, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; rich soil can reduce flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eCarmine King California Poppy thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003ecool to warm spring temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eNo fertilizer is usually required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003ePlants bloom heavily in spring and early summer, then decline as heat increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eAllow flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003ePlants attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eMinimal maintenance is required once plants are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Srk Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51597193543962,"sku":"F121","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5657\/4746\/files\/1_b83a338f-cb7d-480d-bfcd-acfd14f4b925.png?v=1768725259","url":"https:\/\/srkgarden.com\/products\/carmine-king-california-poppy-seeds-250-seeds","provider":"Srk Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}