Pink Champagne California Poppy is a delicate, low-growing cultivar of the native California poppy that blooms reliably from spring through fall in just 56 to 70 days from seed. These cheerful flowers reach a modest 8 to 12 inches tall and thrive in full sun with minimal water, making them an effortless choice for hot, dry corners of the garden. The soft pink tones and champagne hues give this variety a sophisticated charm that belies its toughness; it's drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and attracts pollinators without demanding fertilizer or fussy care.
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Full Sun
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6-10
12in H x 6in W
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Pink Champagne flowers open reliably from March through November in warm regions, creating months of continuous color with almost no intervention required. This cultivar establishes quickly on poor, well-drained soil and actually thrives on neglect once rooted, needing water only during extended dry spells. The pale pink blooms attract bees and other pollinators while remaining unpalatable to deer, giving you a low-maintenance pollinator magnet that fills bare ground with elegant color.
Pink Champagne California Poppies shine as informal garden fillers, brightening edges, borders, and poor soil where other flowers struggle. Their delicate blooms work beautifully in cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and xeriscapes where they require virtually no supplemental water once established. They also perform well in containers and rock gardens, where their compact size and drought tolerance make them low-maintenance season-long bloomers.
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Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last spring frost in containers kept at 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Sow on the surface or under a light 1/8-inch cover; seeds sprout in 7 to 14 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off once frost danger has passed.
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Plant outdoors after the last spring frost when soil has warmed; space 8 inches apart in full sun and well-draining soil.
Direct sow in early spring or fall; in mild winter areas (zones 8 to 10), sow in late winter. Scatter seeds on prepared, well-drained soil, press lightly in or cover with 1/8 inch of soil, and keep moist until sprouting.
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