
Dhara Seeds
Californian Poppy Ballerina Double Mix Seeds
1499
Estimated delivery between March 28 and March 31.
- Product Description:
- Add a touch of grace and beauty to your garden with the Californian Poppy 'Ballerina Double Mix'. This stunning blend features elegant, double-petaled flowers in a variety of soft hues, including peach, apricot, and coral. Perfect for creating a romantic, whimsical atmosphere in garden beds, wildflower meadows, and containers.
- Features:
- Double-Petaled Blooms: Elegant, frilled flowers that mimic the soft grace of ballerina tutus.
- Soft, Muted Color Palette: A beautiful mix of pastel hues, including peach, coral, and apricot, ideal for romantic garden designs.
- Easy to Grow: A low-maintenance variety perfect for beginner gardeners and those seeking a hassle-free planting option.
- Drought Tolerant: Ideal for dry gardens, once established, it needs minimal watering.
- Wildlife-Friendly: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.
- Specifications:
- Plant Type: Californian Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
- Color: Mix of soft pastel hues including peach, apricot, and coral
- Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
- Spread: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy, or average soils
- Season: Blooms from late spring to fall
- Hardiness: Annual; reseeds naturally in USDA zones 6-10
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) deep
- Spacing: 6 inches (15 cm) apart
- Germination Time: 7-14 days
- Uses: Perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, container plantings, and borders.
- Growing Tips:
- Direct Sowing: Plant seeds outdoors in early spring or fall for best results, as California poppies do not transplant well.
- Water Sparingly: Once established, these poppies thrive on minimal watering.
- Promote Reseeding: Allow the flowers to go to seed to ensure continuous blooming next year.