Californian Poppy
Papaveraceae ·
Eschscholzia californica
Characteristics
Hardy
Annual
Fine grey/green fern-like foliage producing magnificent bright orange flowers. Flowers close in dull weather. Very good as a cut flower, in beds, borders and rock gardens.
Height: 40 cm
Foliage:
Flowers:
The basics
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates poor soil
Water: Drought Tolerant
Sowing Seeds
Sow in
Spring, Summer
Technique:
Direct, Raise seedlings
Depth: 3 mm
Width: 30 cm
Germination
14 to 21 days
at 16 to 21°C
Maturity 70 days
Care
Common Problems: Grey mould, Powdery mildew, Downy mildew
Propagation
Self-seeding
Journal
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