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CALIFORNIA POPPY Red Chief - ESCHSCHOLZIA californica 10g
Stock: Available
SKU Code: F 212-10g
Family: PAPAVER rhoeasaceae
Characteristics: Annual 60 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 200
Seed per gram: Approx. 840
Scarlet flowers stand out strikingly against the silvery blue-green foliage that contrasts nicely with satiny flowers that bloom from late spring into autumn.
California poppies are a charming addition to the garden and are easy to grow and require virtually no care. Self-sows freely.
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils in an open sunny position. Tolerant to poor sandy soils and drought and frost resistant.
Grow notes:
Tropical: Winter to early summer.
Sub-tropical: Winter to early summer.
Temperate: Late winter to mid-summer.
Cold: Spring early summer.
Sow: 2-3mm deep, cover lightly and gently firm.
For best results sow directly into the soil where they are to grow. If grown early indoors use a growing container that can be planted directly into the soil such as jiffy pots as seedlings do not like root disturbance.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Plant space: 30cm
Flowering: 8-10 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
