Californian Poppy
Low growing ornamental poppy species with flowers of bright orange and yellow colours and fine blue-green and very decorative feathery leaves. The chalice-shaped flowers only open properly in full sunlight. Loose, sandy, porous soils in a sunny site is ideal. Very drought resistant. All parts of the plant are poisonous.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Eschscholzia californicaHeight in cm: 30-50Use of flowers: Balcony, Good for insects and beesFlower colour: orangeVegetation period: annual, Cool Flowers
Origin
Multiplier: Gärtnerei Willmann, Kräuter- und Samenbaubetrieb in Querciola, Saatzucht Rose Cerifications: Demeter
Cultivation
Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 3Sowing depth: ca. 0.5 cmPlanting distance (cm): 20 x 20