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Plant details
One of Gay Search's favourite plants for low-maintenance areas, the California poppy will happily self-seed, appearing year after year. A fast-growing annual with feathery bluish-green leaves, it enjoys a sunny site with poor, well-drained soil and is particularly well-suited to gravel gardens. In summer, it produces slender, single blooms that come in shades of orange, red, yellow or white, which are followed by long, curved seed-pods. Sow the seeds in mid-spring where you want them to flower. Deadhead regularly to ensure a long flowering period.
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Eschscholzia
Species: californica
Plant type: Hardy annual
Flower colour: Mixed
Foliage colour: Blue-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 30cm
Spread: 15cm
Time to plant seeds: March to April
Reader reviews
JuneT
I planted seeds last autumn and kept them in the greenhouse. I now have lovely healthy plants. Please could you tell me if it is safe to plant them in the garden yet.
Many thanks
June
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