California Poppy

California Poppy Seeds

Eschscholzia californica
California sunlight, cup of gold, golden cup

A vigorous and bushy annual, spreading to 30cm, with finely divided blue-green leaves and orange, yellow or red flowers to 7cm across in summer.

Eschscholzia will thrive in poor, well-drained soil but they need full sun for the flowers to open. Can be grown as a drought-tolerant pot plant. Good for exposed or coastal areas. 

Contents: Approximately 1gram

Average height: 10 to 50cm
Aspect: Full sun 
Soil type: Most soil conditions, chalk, clay, loam or sandy
Sowing period: Sow in succession from mid-spring
First signs of blossom: 6 to 8 weeks
Average flowering period: 2 - 3 months
Colour: Orange

Our packaging is made from FSC recycled cardboard and environmentally friendly inks. The seed bags are waxed paper or compostable starch to keep seeds in the best condition during storage.