California Poppies

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​California Poppies grow great in wildish beds. Their orange-yellow color is stronger when grown near anything purple. All poppies oppose root disturbance.

On the coast, plants will usually self-sow: they will drop their seeds in the garden at the end of the season and will grow back the following year.

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​Timing: Sow seeds during cooler months when soil is just about to freeze or after the last frost. On the West Coast, these conditions appear around Mid-March and late October.
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Sow: Though they can be started indoors, direct sowing is recommended because california poppies dislike being transplanted. Sow seeds around 5mm deep and spaced approximately 8 inches (20 com) apart in all directions.
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Growing: California Poppies do well in rich, fast-draining soil and likes ample sunlight and water, but they aren't high maintenance and will do fine in poor soil conditions and slight drought. Deadhead them regularly to prevent self-sowing and promote flowering. 

​Sunlight: California Poppies likes full sunlight so it is best to sow seeds in a spot where they will get plenty of sunlight throughout the following summer.