{"product_id":"orange-california-poppy-seeds-500-seeds","title":"Orange California Poppy Seeds | 500 Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eOrange California Poppy (\u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic golden-orange wildflower native to the western United States. Known for its silky, cup-shaped blooms and fine blue-green foliage, this drought-tolerant annual is a favorite for wildflower gardens, pollinator plantings, and low-water landscapes. Easy to grow from seed, Orange California Poppy brings bright, cheerful color to spring gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eHow to Grow Orange California Poppy Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eDirect sow Orange California Poppy seeds outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"584\"\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=\"621\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eChoose a planting site with \u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"663\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"747\"\u003ePrepare a fine seedbed by loosening the top layer of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eScatter seeds evenly over the soil surface and \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"828\"\u003epress lightly into the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; do not bury deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eWater gently to settle the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eSeeds typically germinate within \u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eThin seedlings to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e6–10 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eCalifornia poppies grow best when direct sown and do not transplant well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eHow to Care for Orange California Poppy Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eWater sparingly once plants are established; they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003ehighly drought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eGrow plants in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003elean, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; rich soil may reduce flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eOrange California Poppy thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003ecool to mild spring temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eNo fertilizer is typically required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003ePlants bloom heavily in spring and early summer, slowing as summer heat increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eAllow plants to self-sow naturally if you want them to return the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eFlowers attract bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eMinimal care is needed once plants are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Srk Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51597242532122,"sku":"F123","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5657\/4746\/files\/1_ca99c3c0-8546-418c-aef8-81d187cb531c.png?v=1768726854","url":"https:\/\/srkgarden.com\/products\/orange-california-poppy-seeds-500-seeds","provider":"Srk Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}