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CALIFORNIA POPPY Ballerina Mix - ESCHSCHOLZIA californica 25g
Family: Papaveraceae
Characteristics: Annual 30-45 cm
Seed per packet: Approx 300
Seed per gram: Approx. 760
Grams/m² 1.2g
An attractive variety producing a mix of brightly coloured double flowers borne on compact plants 40 cm tall.
A charming addition to the garden and are easy to grow and require virtually no care.
Generally grown as an annual California poppies often become naturalised in cottage gardens by self-seeding.
The California Poppy is the state flower of California.
Native to the United States and Mexico.
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils in an open sunny position. Tolerant to poor sandy soils and drought and frost-resistant.
The best time to sow Californian poppy seeds is from February to April or from September to November.
Sow 2-3mm deep, cover lightly and gently firm.
- For best results sow directly into the soil where they are to grow as California Poppies do not like root disturbance.
- If mass planting as a meadow scatter seeds and rake over.
Germination: 14-21 days at a soil temperature of 16-22°C.
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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