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Features
Family
Papaveraceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Bloom Season
Spring to frost
About Sparky Apricot Poppy Seeds
Eschscholzia californica
2" double and semi-doble flowers in shades of warm apricot and red.
Planting Poppy
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Scatter and rake in lightly
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Scatter and rake in lightly |
|---|---|
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 4" - 6" |
| Germination | 7-14 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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2 reviews
- 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.