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Eschscholzia Californica
Like a good ol'-fashioned baker's dozen! If you have 12 or more quantity in your cart, we'll throw in a FREE seed pack of your choice. 24 or more, you get a 2nd FREE! And so on... Let us know which seeds you'd like in the remarks section at check-out.
We sell out of stock on nearly all of our flower seeds each shipping season, especially those that are unique varieties or popular colors.
To be sure you get your seeds for the current or upcoming planting season, place your order as early as possible. Orders are prioritized based on order date and will be out the door and on the way to your yard within 48 business hours.
Poppy “Lady Marmalade”
(Eschscholzia Californica)
Why we love this flower:
Uses: Pollinator garden, mass plantings, borders, and rock gardens
Brilliant orange-gold blooms shimmer in the sun, their silky petals glowing with the warmth of a summer afternoon. “Lady Marmalade” brings a cheerful burst of color to any garden, with delicate fern-like foliage that forms a soft green base for its luminous blossoms. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, this California poppy thrives in full sun and poor soil—rewarding minimal care with weeks of vibrant blooms.
PLANT DETAILS
“Lady Marmalade” California Poppy
(Eschscholzia Californica)
Flower Facts
Zones: Annual in most regions; perennial in mild climates
Bloom Time: Spring – Fall
Height: 8 – 12 in
Spread: 6 – 10 in
Cut Flower: Short-lived; best for casual bouquets
Attraction: Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
Resistance: Deer, drought
Planting Instructions
Direct sow in early spring or fall; poppies prefer cool soil
Scatter seeds on well-drained soil; lightly press into surface
Germination: 10–15 days
Thin to 6–8 in apart
Growing Tips
Full sun
Prefers sandy or rocky soil; avoid overwatering
Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering
Allow seed pods to dry for natural reseeding
Why Grow Eschscholzia Californica “Lady Marmalade”
‘Lady Marmalade’ glows with the color of sunlight itself—easy, enduring, and joyful. Perfect for wildflower meadows, borders, or any sunny garden that celebrates effortless beauty.
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Red Cup Flowers is a micro flower farm located in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
We specialize in seeds that grow flowers for cutting and maximum vase life. Our seeds are a favorite among those who love to bring garden color indoors, florists, and roadside flower stand owners.
Our focus: Offer the freshest flower seeds guaranteed to simply delight!
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Red Cup Flowers
PO Box 1034
Black Mountain, NC 28711
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