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CALIFORNIA POPPY Sundew
Eschscholzia californica
Stock: Available
Family: Papaveraceae
Characteristics: Annual 15-20 cm
Seeds per packet: Approx 100
A dwarf compact California native plant with sweetly scented cup-shaped yellow flowers that rise above delicate grey-green foliage. California Poppies are a charming addition to the garden and are easy to grow and require virtually no care. Self-sows freely. Great plant for borders, bedding and containers.
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils in an open sunny position. Tolerant to poor sandy soils and is drought and frost resistant.
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 soil where they are to grow. If grown early indoors use a growing container that can be plant 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.
