Californian Poppy Carmine King Seeds

Californian Poppy Carmine King Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Californian Poppy Carmine King (Eschscholzia californica) is a bold, eye-catching variety producing vivid carmine-red blooms with silky, cup-shaped petals and fine, fern-like foliage.

 

Bred for impact and resilience, it’s ideal for borders, gravel gardens, containers, and wildlife friendly spaces bringing intense colour to dry, sunny sites.

 

Thriving in poor, well-drained soils, Carmine King flourishes in full sun and blooms freely from early summer to autumn.

 

Its drought tolerance and long flowering season make it perfect for low-maintenance planting, while the nectar rich flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 300 seeds

 

Sow: March – May (outdoors) or February – April (indoors)

Germination: 10 – 21 days

Soil Type: Poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Position: Full sun

Height/Spread: 30 – 40 cm tall, 20 – 30 cm spread

Flowering: June – September

Companion Plants: Cornflower, Cosmos, Nigella

Avoid Planting With: Moisture-loving or shade-demanding species

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors or Outdoors:

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist compost or directly into prepared beds. Lightly cover and keep moist until germination. Thin seedlings to 15 cm spacing. Avoid overwatering Californian poppies prefer dry conditions.

 

Growing On:

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Allow some blooms to set seed for naturalising. Ideal for informal schemes, dry borders, and pollinator gardens.

 

 

Californian Poppy Carmine King delivers dramatic colour, drought tolerance, and wildlife value in a graceful, easy care annual. A striking choice for bold summer planting.

 

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