California Poppy Flower Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Eschscholzia californica
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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55 - 60 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Product Features
Product Features
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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California Poppy Flower Seed
California wildflower.
Silky, 2-3" cups of brilliant orange top neat mounds of finely cut silvery-green foliage. Blooms over a long period. Drought tolerant. Tolerates light frost. Excellent for seeding large areas.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Eschscholzia californica
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
Close
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55 - 60 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Product Features
Product Features
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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- This product does not ship to the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
14-21 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C).SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended): After last frost, sow in place covering seed with 1/4" of soil. Thin to stand 6" apart when first true leaves appear. Cool nights are required to flower freely.Transplant: Sow 2-3 weeks before last frost directly into cell packs or containers. Lightly cover seeds with medium. Bottom water or mist. Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed. Seedlings are difficult to transplant. Cool nights are required to flower freely.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Well-drained, sandy soil with low fertility.PLANT HEIGHT:
12-15".PLANT SPACING:
6".HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.USES:
Beds, borders, and rock gardens. Commonly used as a wild flower.SCIENTIFIC NAME:
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