Poppy California White – Item #245

$1.99

Lovely creamy white blossoms in delicate cup shapes. Beautiful as a single accent plant or grouped in naturalized masses. Great for dry areas. America’s most popular wildflower.

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Additional information

Weight .50 g
Dimensions .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: barely cover

Spacing: scatter

Sprouts In: 10-15 days

Thinning: 6″ (15cm)

Start outdoors in a sunny location in early spring two weeks prior to last frost or fall/winter in areas with mild winters. Germinates best in cool weather and well-drained soil. Keep young plants evenly moist and well weeded. Do not fertilize.

Blooms profusely in cooler growing conditions and can rebound in the fall after summer heat. Plants tolerate poor soil and light drought. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blossoms.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica

Height: 10-18″ (25-46cm)

Bloom Period: spring

Type: tender perennial