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Californian Poppy ‘Ballerina’
Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
Type: Hardy Annual

Californian Poppy ‘Ballerina’ is a refined and colourful twist on the classic wildflower, featuring semi-double, silky blooms in a lively mix of orange, rose, cream, and gold. The ruffled petals and soft grey-green foliage give this variety a light, airy elegance, perfect for meadow-style planting, dry borders, and low-maintenance spaces. ‘Ballerina’ thrives in poor, well-drained soils, tolerates drought, and self-seeds freely for naturalistic charm year after year.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual
Height: 30–35cm
Spread: 20–35cm
Flowers: June – August
Position: Full sun; well-drained, light soil

Growing Information

Sow: Sow in March - April in greenhouse or in April - May in flower beds outdoors. Replant seedlings in May - June.
Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C
Spacing: Thin to 20cm apart
Care: No need to feed; thrives in poor soils. Deadhead for longer bloom or leave to self-seed

Why You’ll Love It

Unique semi-double blooms in sunset shades
Excellent for drought-tolerant, low-care planting
Ideal for naturalistic and wildflower-style borders
Self-seeds to return year after year

Top Tip

Sow directly where you want them to flower — they don’t like transplanting. Perfect for gravel gardens or sunny, dry slopes.

Perfect For

Wildflower borders & informal beds
Pollinator-friendly planting
Gravel gardens & dry areas
Meadow-style planting

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