Purple Gleam California Poppy Seeds | 250 Seeds

Introduction

Purple Gleam California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a unique and eye-catching variety featuring silky blooms in shades of lavender, mauve, and soft purple. With its finely cut blue-green foliage and excellent drought tolerance, this California poppy is a standout choice for U.S. gardens, especially wildflower plantings, pollinator gardens, and low-water landscapes. Easy to grow from seed, Purple Gleam California Poppy brings soft color and texture to spring gardens.

How to Grow Purple Gleam California Poppy Seeds

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

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

• Prepare a fine seedbed by loosening the top layer of soil.

• Scatter seeds evenly over the soil surface and press lightly into the soil; avoid burying them deeply.

• Water gently to settle the seeds.

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

How to Care for Purple Gleam California Poppy Plants

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

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

• Purple Gleam California Poppy thrives in cool to mild spring temperatures.

• No fertilizer is usually needed.

• Plants bloom abundantly in spring and early summer.

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

• Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

• Plants require minimal maintenance once established.

Shipping cost will be calculated based on your product and location. You can view the details during checkout.