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California Poppy Seeds - Purple Gleam

These late season bloomers provide color just as other poppies begin to fade

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Eschscholzia californica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 16 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • California

COLOR

  • Purple

An elegant and unusual California Poppy cultivar, "Purple Gleam" is an excellent choice for the wild gardener that's looking for something different. Purple Gleam is a mid to late season bloomer, and is extremely adaptable to just about any soil and temperature. A vigorous bloomer.

  • • Perennial / Annual; Blooms seem to grow in the sun
  • • Easy to grow and adaptable
  • • Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 282 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 18,328 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 73,312 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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    California Poppy Seeds - Purple Gleam FAQs

    Is Purple Gleam California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

    Purple Gleam California Poppy is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.3 / 5 from 3 reviews.

    Customer photo review of California Poppy Seeds - Purple Gleam

    Fun little blooms but hard to germinate. Tried the ice cube trick because none of my scattering in fall worked as directed. Got some June blooms to show but only two plants out of a whole pack!

    Deb E. 4/5 Verified

    California Poppy Seeds - Purple Gleam

    I purchased a whole spectrum of Poppy Colors and unfortunately even this one, that I bought the large pack and was o hopeful and spread to my friend's yard~None of it sprouted. I am zone 10. We had a lot of rain and sun~ back an forth so I was really hopefully as the climate was perfect. I tried in every type of soil and sun, sun/shade etc. just to see some success. This whole pouch must've been a dud.

    Lisa 1/5 Verified

    California Poppy Seeds - Purple Gleam

    Store owner replied: Hello, Lisa Thanks so much for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and service and will certainly take your information into account. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist. Thanks again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!

    The seeds were packaged well for delivery. Shortly after receiving them, I prepared to soils to sow the seeds and they have sprofited quickly. The seeds have not flowered yet, but I am really looking forward to seeing those cute little flowers. My daughter and I have enjoyed the poppy flowers over the years here in Utah.

    Sue P. 5/5 Verified

    California Poppy Seeds - Purple Gleam

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