california poppy flower seeds Poppy California Orange Heirloom

california poppy flower seeds Poppy California Orange HeirloomLake Valley Heirloom Seed Packet Californias state flower, and North Americas most popular wildflower. Glowing orange blossoms shaped like delicate cups top a low growing mass of feathery foliage. An excellent choice for dry areas and beautiful in mass plantings. Grown as an annual in cold climates. Planting & Harvesting Seed Depth: barely cover Spacing: scatter Sprouts In: 10 15 days Thinning: 6 (15cm) Start outdoors in a sunny location in early

Lake Valley Heirloom Seed Packet

California’s state flower, and North America’s most popular wildflower. Glowing orange blossoms shaped like delicate cups top a low-growing mass of feathery foliage. An excellent choice for dry areas and beautiful in mass plantings. Grown as an annual in cold climates.

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.

Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica

Height: 12″ (30cm)

Bloom Period: spring

Type: tender perennial (not hardy below 20 degrees F)

Attributes: California’s state flower

Approximate Seeds per Pkt:  300+

MFG Part Number: 244