California Poppy 'Ballerina Mix' (Eschscholzia californica) seeds
- Elegant, double blooms in soft pastel shades – a colourful dance for borders, rock gardens and balcony boxes.
- Contents: Approx. 300 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.49
Description
A Californian Flower Spectacle with Nostalgic Charm
The 'Ballerina Mix' is a special cultivar of the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), featuring double, delicately ruffled blooms in soft pastel shades of pink, apricot, yellow, white and orange. The flowers resemble ballerinas’ tulle skirts and lend a romantic touch to any garden. Originally native to California, the poppy was designated the state flower in 1903 and has since symbolised the Golden State’s floral splendour. The 'Ballerina Mix' is ideal for wildlife-friendly borders, rockeries, edging and balcony boxes. It attracts bees and butterflies, and is exceptionally easy to care for and drought-tolerant.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Papaveraceae |
| Seed propagation | Conventional production |
| Region of origin | Mexico, USA |
| Characteristics | Needs light to germinate, Poisonous plant |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flower colour | Orange, Red, Rosa, White, Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Root system | Deep roots, Taproot |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, August, May, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 5-10 days |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 20 cm |
| Row spacing | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of the 'Ballerina Mix'
- Sowing time: March to May or August to September
- Germination temperature: 18–22?°C
- Germination period: 14–28 days
- Sowing method: Direct sowing outdoors; no need for pre-cultivation
- Sowing depth: 0.3 cm (1/8 inch)
- Spacing: 20–30 cm
- Location: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, low to moderately fertile; pH 6.6–7.5
- Flowering period: June to August
- Care: Low water requirement; water only during prolonged dry spells after establishment. Regularly deadhead to prolong the flowering period.
- Special features: Self-seeding; ideal for wildlife gardens and pollinator-friendly planting
Other names
Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica
German: Goldmohn, Kalifornischer Kappenmohn, Schlafmützchen
English: California poppy, Californian poppy, Golden poppy, California sunlight, Cup of gold
French: Pavot de Californie, Pavot d'Amérique
Italian: Escolzia, Papavero della California
Spanish: Amapola de California, Campanilla, Dedal de oro, Escholtzia, Rasete, Raso, Fernandos
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