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
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Direct sow Purple Gleam California Poppy seeds outdoors in early spring after the danger of hard frost, or in fall in mild-winter regions.
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Select 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 them deeply.
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Water gently to settle the seeds.
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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 perform best when direct sown and do not transplant well.
How to Care for Purple Gleam California Poppy Plants
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Water sparingly after establishment; plants are highly drought tolerant.
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Grow in lean, well-drained soil; rich soil may reduce flowering.
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Purple Gleam California Poppy thrives in cool to mild spring temperatures.
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No fertilizer is usually needed.
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Plants bloom abundantly in spring and early summer.
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Allow some flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding if desired.
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Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
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Plants require minimal maintenance once established.
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