{"product_id":"purple-gleam-california-poppy-seeds-250-seeds","title":"Purple Gleam California Poppy Seeds | 250 Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"498\"\u003ePurple Gleam California Poppy (\u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"503\"\u003e\u003ch2 data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eHow to Grow Purple Gleam California Poppy Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eDirect sow Purple Gleam California Poppy seeds outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"667\"\u003ein early spring after the danger of hard frost\u003c\/strong\u003e, or in fall in mild-winter regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eSelect a planting site with \u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"746\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"830\"\u003ePrepare a fine seedbed by loosening the top layer of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eScatter seeds evenly over the soil surface and \u003cstrong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"911\"\u003epress lightly into the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; avoid burying them deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eWater gently to settle the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eSeeds typically germinate within \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eThin seedlings to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e6–10 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eCalifornia poppies perform best when direct sown and do not transplant well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003ch2 data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eHow to Care for Purple Gleam California Poppy Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eWater sparingly after establishment; plants are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003ehighly drought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eGrow in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003elean, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; rich soil may reduce flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003ePurple Gleam California Poppy thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003ecool to mild spring temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eNo fertilizer is usually needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003ePlants bloom abundantly in spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eAllow some flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eFlowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003ePlants require minimal maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Srk Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50323457081701,"sku":"F122","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/7627\/8373\/files\/1_6404b24a-3bd0-4dd6-b411-e60b29a08678.png?v=1787648377","url":"https:\/\/handycove.com\/products\/purple-gleam-california-poppy-seeds-250-seeds","provider":"Handycove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}