Californian Poppy Ivory Castle Seeds

Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with California Poppy ‘Ivory Castle’ a refined variety of the classic wildflower featuring silky, ivory white blooms.

 

These drought-tolerant, sun-loving flowers create a stunning contrast against their finely cut, blue-green foliage, making them perfect for borders, rock gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces.

 

Easy to grow and self seeding, Ivory Castle produces a long-lasting display from early summer to autumn, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its delicate, cup shaped flowers open in the sunshine, bringing a soft, natural charm to any outdoor setting.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 300 seeds

 

Sow: March - June (outdoors) or August - October (for overwintering)

Germination: 10 - 21 days

Soil: Well-drained, sandy or light soil

Height: 30 - 40 cm

Flowering: June - October

Companion Plants: Cornflowers, Nigella, Verbena bonariensis

Avoid Planting With: Shade-loving plants or waterlogged areas

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Direct Sowing (Recommended):

 

Sow seeds directly outdoors in a sunny, well-drained location from March to June for summer blooms, or in autumn for earlier flowers the following year.

 

Scatter seeds thinly on the soil surface and lightly rake in, keeping the soil moist until germination.

Thin seedlings to 15-20 cm apart once they establish.

 

Growing Tips

Thrives in poor, dry soils and full sun, requiring minimal care.

Avoid excessive watering, as California poppies prefer dry conditions.

Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering, or allow seeds to self-sow for naturalised displays.

Ideal for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and container planting.

 

California Poppy ‘Ivory Castle’ is a graceful yet hardy addition to any garden, delivering months of delicate, pollinator-friendly blooms with little effort.