- Annual 40cm
- Good for bedding, borders and rock gardens
- Bright red flowers
Description
'Californian Poppy- Red Chief' seeds
Eschscholzia californica
- Annual 40cm
- Good for bedding, borders and rock gardens
- Bright red flowers
Annual growing to 40cm. Fine grey/green fern-like foliage with bright red flowers. Flowers close in dull weather. Very good as a cut flower, in beds, borders and rock gardens. Can be grown in poor soil. Drought tolerant.
Cut flowers
Rockeries
Borders
Beds
Drought tolerant
Ornamental use
Red/Crimson Flowers
Seeds per gram: 800
Product code: G1-01
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 3mm |
| Season | Spring and summer |
| Germination | 14-21 days @ 16-21°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 40cm |
| Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 70 days |
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How To Grow
Shipping
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| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
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| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Ratings & Reviews
Californian Poppy- Red Chief
Lovely bright flowering plant, which is very easy to grow and self seeds if you allow it. Very reliable .
