- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Papaveraceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8-10; usually grown as an annual.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring to frost
Plant Dimensions: 6"-12" tall and as wide
Variety Info: 2" double and semi-doble flowers in shades of warm apricot and red.
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is 50°-60°F, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 7-14 days
Seed Depth: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 4" - 6"
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Growing Info
Special Care: Cutting plants back a couple of times during the growing season keeps them compact and encourages more blooms. If reseeding is not desired, remove seedheads as they form.
- Macey C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/25/25Gorgeous Variety
I really love the classic orange variety of California Poppy, so I decided to give this one a try. Wow, they are absolutely stunning in my garden! The colors remind me of a perfectly ripe apricot, so the name is very fitting. Super easy to grow and I will for sure grow them again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/25/25Hey Macey,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that the Sparky Apricot Poppy Seeds exceeded your expectations. You're so right about the name - that perfectly ripe apricot color is exactly what we were going for! It's wonderful to hear they're stunning in your garden and that you found them super easy to grow. We can't wait for you to grow them again next season! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Denice M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/1/255 Stars
I just scattered these seeds on my hillside, so none sprouting yet. I am excited to see them come up, but I may have planted them late this season. The best is the price is great and these are seeds I have not seen in the stores locally.