& Californian Poppy Mixed 1 Seed Packet

An easy to grow and stunning mix of semi-double and double blooms in a range of bright and beautiful colours. Although dainty, these hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and will thrive in poor and dry soils. A great choice as the papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies. Can also be used for short lived cut flowers for stunning indoor displays. Direct sow eschscholzia seed outdoors where they are to grow from March to May or in September for overwintering. Autumn sowings will flower in late spring. Choose a position in full sun on any poor, well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills spaced 15cm (6") apart and cover seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 14-21 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 15cm (6") apart. Alternatively, sow California poppies indoors from February to March at a temperature of 15-21C (60-70F). When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. Product Specifications: Hardy Annual Position : Full sun Height : up to 23cm (9in) Spread : up to 25cm (10in) Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions may vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but may vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety. Features: An easy to grow and stunning mix of semi-double and double blooms in a range of beautiful and bright colours Although small hardy annuals these are tougher than they look and will thrive in poor and dry soils They have papery flowers that attract bees and hoverflies, and will make excellent short-lived cut flowers Specifications: Model Number: 23797