Thompson & Morgan Californian Poppy Cherry Swirl 1 Packet (125 Seeds), Red

Cherry Swirl' boasts flamboyant semi to fully double red blooms with contrasting golden eyes. These fabulous flowers from T&M's own breeding programme boasts papery petals, which stand up to all types of summer weather, blooming above attractive ferny foliage.Californian Poppy flowers attract pollinating insects and make pretty cut flowers for the home. Culinary note: fresh or dried leaves can be used to make herbal tea, which is known to be soothing and relaxing. 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: Position: Full Sun Height: Up to 25cm when fully established Spread: Up to 25cm when fully established Supplied as 1x packet Californian Poppy 'Cherry Swirl' (approx. 125 seeds) Flowering period: June to September Delivered with growing and care instructions Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Cherry Swirl' boasts flamboyant semi to fully double papery red blooms with contrasting golden eyes These fabulous flowers from T&M's own breeding programme stand up to all types of summer weather, blooming above attractive ferny foliage These hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and thrive on poor, dry soils Supplied as 1x packet Californian Poppy 'Cherry Swirl' (approx. 125 seeds) Supplied with T&M's very own cultural instructions on how to care for your seeds Specifications: Model Number: 52328