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Plant details
The California poppy (named the California state flower in 1890) has long been a favourite hardy, drought-tolerant annual that once sown will self seed for many years, often forming a mat of bluish-grey foliage that gives rise to delightful, single, poppy flowers, 7cm (3in) across. The flowers close at night, re-opening each morning. In some Mediterranean countries, this plant readily seeds itself becoming a weed in the countryside, but fortunately in the UK it is unlikely to be problem. Fully hardy, it prefers a sunny position and grows well in poor, well-drained soil. It is ideal for rock gardens and gaps in paving. Dead-head regularly to ensure a long flowering period.
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Eschscholzia
Species: californica
Cultivar: Alba
Plant type: Hardy annual
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Blue-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 15cm
Spread: 30cm
Flowering period: July to September
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