Red Chief California Poppy – 200 Seeds
Add a fiery splash of color to your garden with our Red Chief California Poppy seeds. This stunning heirloom is a variety of the classic state flower, prized for its breathtaking, silky blooms in a vibrant, fiery red. The delicate, cup-shaped flowers float above feathery, blue-green foliage, creating a stunning visual display. Incredibly easy to grow and drought-tolerant, Red Chief is perfect for creating a vibrant, low-maintenance meadow, rock garden, or border planting. ⭐ What you'll love Stunning, silky flowers in a vibrant, fiery red color. A very easy-to-grow native wildflower that thrives on neglect. Excellent drought tolerance, perfect for low-water gardens and xeriscaping. Readily self-sows to create a beautiful, naturalized display year after year. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Red Chief California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual (readily self-sows) Height: 12-18 inches Days to Maturity: 60-75 days USDA Zone: 3-10 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: The easiest and best method is to direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or early spring. Poppies do not transplant well. Depth: Press seeds lightly into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6-8 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers poor, sandy, well-draining soil. Care: Deadheading is not necessary but can encourage more blooms. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Add a fiery splash of color to your garden with our Red Chief California Poppy seeds. This stunning heirloom is a variety of the classic state flower, prized for its breathtaking, silky blooms in a vibrant, fiery red. The delicate, cup-shaped flowers float above feathery, blue-green foliage, creating a stunning visual display. Incredibly easy to grow and drought-tolerant, Red Chief is perfect for creating a vibrant, low-maintenance meadow, rock garden, or border planting.
⭐ What you'll love
- Stunning, silky flowers in a vibrant, fiery red color.
- A very easy-to-grow native wildflower that thrives on neglect.
- Excellent drought tolerance, perfect for low-water gardens and xeriscaping.
- Readily self-sows to create a beautiful, naturalized display year after year.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Red Chief California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual (readily self-sows)
- Height: 12-18 inches
- Days to Maturity: 60-75 days
- USDA Zone: 3-10
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: The easiest and best method is to direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or early spring. Poppies do not transplant well.
- Depth: Press seeds lightly into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6-8 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers poor, sandy, well-draining soil.
- Care: Deadheading is not necessary but can encourage more blooms.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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