Strawberry Fields Poppy is a California poppy cultivar with sherbet-toned petals that capture sunset colors in silky, delicate layers. This frost-hardy annual thrives in zones 3-10, reaching about 18 inches tall and producing flowers in 60-75 days from seed. Grow it for brilliant color in beds, borders, and containers, and enjoy its ability to flourish in full sun with minimal fuss. The petals truly are like bundles of silk, making this heirloom a genuinely stunning addition to any garden.
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The petals shimmer in strawberry sherbet hues, each one so silky and luminous that they seem to glow in sunlight. At 18 inches tall, these plants pack color into tight spaces without overwhelming a garden bed or container. They're remarkably cold-hardy, surviving winters in zone 3, yet they flower dependably within 60-75 days. Bloom time is quick enough for satisfaction but long enough to anticipate, and the frost tolerance means you can sow early without worry.
Strawberry Fields Poppy is grown primarily as an ornamental flower for garden displays. The plants excel in beds, borders, and containers where their warm sherbet coloring creates focal points or color drifts. Their compact 18-inch height and dense flowering make them suitable for cutting gardens as well, though the blooms are most prized for their visual impact in landscape plantings.
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Sow seeds directly into the garden in early spring, just after the last frost date in your zone. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface or cover with 1/8 inch of soil. Seeds will sprout in 14-21 days at the ideal temperature of 60-65°F. Direct sowing works well for this variety since transplanting can be finicky.
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