Carmine King is a truly unique variety of California Poppy and is extremely easy to grow. Its shorter height makes it perfect for a small space, border, or even container garden!
About California PoppiesThis famous flower, the state flower of California, (a very similar sub-species is called Mexican Gold Poppy) carpets whole coastal hillsides up and down the Pacific coast, creating one of the most famous natural wildflower displays in the world, usually in April. Viewing this spectacle from their ships, Spanish explorers thought the “golden display” meant that there was in fact, gold to be found in the flowery hills.
California poppy performs well almost everywhere with its dusty dark green ferny foliage and brilliant golden orange cup shaped flowers. A blooming plant is somewhat frost-resistant, and often reblooms nicely in fall meadows.
Flowers close in cloudy weather. The name “Eschscholzia” is after the Russian botanist, J. F. Eschscholtz, who visited the California coast in the early 1800’s.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM015827 AM013176 (1/4 Pound) AM013175 (1 Pound)
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Common Name | California Poppy |
Botanical Name | Eschscholzia calfornica |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Late spring to mid summer |
Mature Height | 16" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Native To | California |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 1,089 sq ft. 1 lb covers 4,355 sq ft. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Pest / Disease Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Great For Mass Plantings |
Additional Information | Perennial is warm regions. Annual in cold regions. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |