California Orange Annual California Poppys Flower Seeds - West Coast Seeds - FL3086A

PRODUCT DETAILS

Eschscholzia californica. This is the true orange single California poppy, and the state flower of California. California Orange California poppy seeds are great in wild looking beds, the colour is intensified when grown near anything purple. Eschscholzia californica is a wildflower native to Mexico and California, where it is the state flower. It thrives in arid regions and is substantially drought tolerant so it is a very good choice for xeriscaping. This plant can eject the seeds from its dried seed pods a surprising distance, so they may self sow in favourable conditions. But it is not listed as a noxious weed, and is easily controlled if it seems to be getting out of hand. Its unusual Latin name is in honour of the German botanist Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz.

• Hardy Annual (HA) - it may overwinter in Zones 8-10
• Hardy annual
• The true orange poppy
• Good for xeriscaping
• Intense orange colour
• Deer resistant

All About California Orange

Latin:

Eschscholzia californica
Family: Papaveraceae

Difficulty

Easy

Season & Zone

Exposure: Full sun
Zone: Hardy in Zone 8, but usually grown as an annual

Timing

Direct sow outdoors in spring after the local last frost date. Otherwise direct sow in autumn. It can be started indoors, but does not like being transplanted.

Starting

Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, spaced 20-25cm (8-10″) apart. Seeds should sprout in 14-21 days.

Growing

Grow in any average, well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly to prevent self sowing. California poppies are very likely to self sow when conditions are favourable.