Introduction
Ivory Castle California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is an elegant variety featuring creamy white to pale ivory blooms with a soft, silky texture. Its delicate color and finely cut blue-green foliage make it a beautiful choice for wildflower gardens, borders, and low-water landscapes. Easy to grow from seed, this California poppy thrives in sunny locations and brings graceful spring color to U.S. gardens.
How to Grow Ivory Castle California Poppy Seeds
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Direct sow Ivory Castle California Poppy seeds outdoors in early spring after the danger of hard frost, or in fall in mild-winter regions.
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Choose a planting site with full sun and well-drained soil.
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Prepare a fine seedbed by loosening the top layer of soil.
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Scatter seeds evenly over the soil surface and press lightly into the soil; avoid burying seeds deeply.
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Water gently to settle seeds in place.
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Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.
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Seeds typically germinate within 7–14 days.
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Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart once established.
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California poppies grow best when direct sown and do not transplant well.
How to Care for Ivory Castle California Poppy Plants
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Water sparingly after plants are established; they are highly drought tolerant.
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Grow plants in lean, well-drained soil; rich soil may reduce flowering.
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Ivory Castle California Poppy thrives in cool to mild spring temperatures.
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No fertilizer is usually required.
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Plants bloom heavily in spring and early summer.
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Allow plants to reseed naturally if desired.
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Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
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Minimal care is needed once plants are established.
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