Jelly Beans California Poppy is a compact, jewel-toned cultivar of the classic wildflower Eschscholzia californica, bred to bring the cheerful charm of California poppies into smaller garden spaces. Growing just 8 to 12 inches tall with a spread of 6 inches, these plants burst into flower 56 to 70 days after sowing and continue blooming from spring through fall. They thrive in full sun with minimal water once established, making them one of the easiest flowers to grow and a magnet for pollinators and beneficial insects.
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These compact poppies deliver months of continuous color on drought-tolerant plants that need almost nothing once settled in the garden. Direct sown in early spring or fall, they emerge within two weeks and bloom for weeks on end without deadheading or fussing. The tight growth habit fits anywhere from flower beds to containers, while the deer-proof foliage means they'll thrive even in challenging landscapes where other ornamentals struggle.
Jelly Beans California Poppies are grown as ornamental flowering plants, prized for continuous spring-to-fall color in sunny garden beds, borders, and containers. Their low-maintenance nature and extended bloom period make them excellent for meadow gardens, pollinator plantings, and landscapes where water conservation matters.
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Start seeds indoors in containers 4 weeks before your last spring frost, keeping them at 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Surface sow or cover seeds with just 1/8 inch of soil; they need light to germinate and will sprout in 7 to 14 days.
Harden off seedlings gradually before moving them outdoors. Plant them in the garden at spacing of 8 inches apart once soil can be worked.
Direct sow in early spring or fall for best results. In mild-winter areas (zones 8 to 10), you can sow in late winter. Press seeds into the soil or cover them very lightly with 1/8 inch of soil, as light aids germination.
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