Poppy, California Orange (Certified Organic Seeds)
$4.79
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Description: Simple, silky orange flowers are accented by wispy blue-green foliage. Prolific blooms are very attractive in flower beds or naturalized in fields. These beauties really love the sun. Direct seed early spring or in fall for earlier blooms.
USDA Certified Organic/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 1/64 ounce
Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica
Main Uses: Ornamental
Zone Hardiness: Annual, reseeding
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 30 cm (12 inches)
Flower Color: Orange
Flowering Time: All summer
Certified Organic: USDA Certified Organic
Germination: 10 - 30 days at 16 - 21ºC.
Outdoors: Direct seeding is ideal, as California Poppy seedlings do not transplant well. Sow as soon as the soil is warm and nights are frost-free. In zone 3, fall seeding is not a good option. In warmer climates, seeds are often sown in fall for very early spring flowering.
Planting depth: Surface.
Spacing: Scatter in a random pattern, planting approximately 3 seeds every 6 square inches.
Growing in Containers: Not suited for containers.
Growing in Mixed Planters: Not suited for mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Garden): This plant loves poor soil. No additional fertilizing is required. The garden soil can be amended with quality compost every one to two years.
Watering (Garden): Water young plants regularly to establish, then water deeply as conditions require.
Special Requirements for Cold Climate Gardeners: California Poppy looks best when it has a naturalized feel - scatter seeds rather than sowing in rows.
Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.
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