California Poppy 'Red Chief'

Eschscholzia californica 'Red Chief'

£2.49
Supplied as Approx 1300 Seeds
CODE SE238
Approx 1300 Seeds
Dispatched within 1 working day*
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  • Suitable for planting in sunny locations
  • Suitable for growing in pots and containers
  • Excellent for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Summer flowering time
  • Green foliage colour
  • Red flowering Colour

Sowing and harvesting time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Sow indoors Sow outdoors Harvest

Product Description

California Poppy 'Red Chief' is a self-seeding annual that produces a carpet of colour throughout summer. These bright red flowers are decorated with a bright yellow stamen, providing you with a gorgeous display for months on end. Perfect for cut flower displays.

 

*Please note: If your order contains only Seed products, then your items will be dispatched within one working day. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seed products, then your seed items will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.

Plant Size

Mature Height 35 cm
Mature Spread 20 cm
Plant Spacing 30 cm
Annual Growth 35 cm

Planting Notes

Planting Sow seeds approx 1/2 inch deep
Soil Type Moist but well-drained soil

Growing at a glance…

Plant seeds directly outdoors early through mid-spring (March to May) in a sunny location. Poppy's don't transplant well, so growing them directly outside is perfect for them to thrive. Ensure the soil is well-drained. Mix seeds with a cup of sand or soil and scatter them lightly over planting area. Lightly rake into soil or cover lightly to a depth of 0.5cm. Can be sown in the autumn in mild winter areas, where they will self seed and survive the winter perfectly. Keep the soil moist during germination. When plants are about 3cm tall, thin 15-20cm apart to get the best display. Will thrive without constant attention. Cut off dead flowers once spent to keep the display looking uniform and help promote regular flowering.

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