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Eschscholzia californica ‘Aurantiaca’ (California Poppy)
Eschscholzia californica, commonly known as the California Poppy, is a vibrant and resilient flowering plant well-loved for its stunning orange blooms. The ‘Aurantiaca’ variety, specifically, showcases a brilliant, fiery orange hue that can brighten up any garden space.
Eschscholzia californica ‘Aurantiaca’ adds a bright splash of color to any landscape while being low-maintenance and drought-resistant, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces effortlessly!
25g | 50g | 100g | 250g | 500g | 1kg
Sowing & Growing
Direct sow eschscholzia seed outdoors where they are to grow from March to May or in September for overwintering. Autumn sowings will flower in late spring. Choose a position in full sun on any poor, well-drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 1cm (1/2″) in drills spaced 15cm (6″) apart and cover seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 14-21 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 15cm (6″) apart.
Alternatively, sow California poppies indoors from February to March at a temperature of 15-21C (60-70F). When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors.
| Packet Size | 25g | 50g | 100g | 250g | 500g | 1kg |
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| Hardiness & Lifecycle | Hardy Annual |
