{"product_id":"red-california-poppy-seeds-500-seeds","title":"Red California Poppy Seeds | 500 seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eRed California Poppy (\u003cem data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking variation of the classic California poppy, producing vibrant red to deep scarlet blooms that stand out in wildflower gardens and low-water landscapes. With its silky petals and blue-green foliage, this drought-tolerant annual is easy to grow from seed and well suited to U.S. gardens, especially in sunny, dry locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eHow to Grow Red California Poppy Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eDirect sow Red California Poppy seeds outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"553\"\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=\"590\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eSelect a site with \u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"707\"\u003ePrepare a fine seedbed by loosening the top layer of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eScatter seeds evenly over the soil surface and \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"788\"\u003epress lightly into the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; avoid burying seeds deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eWater gently to settle seeds in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eSeeds typically germinate within \u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eThin seedlings to \u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e6–10 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1094\"\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=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eHow to Care for Red California Poppy Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eWater sparingly after establishment; plants are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003ehighly drought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eGrow in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003elean, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; overly rich soil can reduce flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eRed California Poppy thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003ecool to mild spring temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eNo fertilizer is usually required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003ePlants bloom heavily in spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eAllow plants to reseed naturally if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eFlowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003ePlants require minimal maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Srk Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51597263077658,"sku":"F124","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5657\/4746\/files\/1_cb0a18ee-5a97-4ffd-8563-b343a9d9692d.png?v=1768727769","url":"https:\/\/srkgarden.com\/products\/red-california-poppy-seeds-500-seeds","provider":"Srk Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}