Eschscholzia californica
Eschscholzia californica
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It produces fast-growing blooms, provides vivid color in the garden, and is easy to grow for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.
It's hard not to love these silky, golden-orange-colored poppy blooms!
Poppies flower early on erect, slender stems above lacy blue-grey foliage. Compact plants are drought-tolerant and sturdy despite their delicate appearance. These plants are designed to thrive in challenging conditions, making them the ideal choice for areas with limited water resources.
Sku: 4005
Common Name: California Poppy
Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
Full Sun
14 - 21 Days
18"+
8 - 18"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts Hummingbirds
Color: Yellow
Fill Weight (grams): 0.45
Approximate Seed Count: 200 - 300
Plant Type: Flower
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Days To Bloom: 70 - 90 Days
Landscape Use: Bedding
Resistance: Dry Soil|Poor Soil
Tolerance: Drought
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
In early spring, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. In mild climates, plant in fall or winter. When plants are 2 inches high, thin. Does not transplant easily, so plant directly to its home.
Planting Depth: 0.25"
Seed Spacing: Sow Extra Golden California Poppy flower seeds roughly 6 - 8" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Excellent for summer banks, terraces, rock gardens, borders and containers. In dry areas, for easy maintenance, plant with African Daisies.
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