California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) 100 seeds

Zamnesia - California poppy: An Aesthetically Stunning Flower

California poppy, or Eschscholzia californica, is an ornamental flowering plant native to the United States and Mexico. Sold by Zamnesia in packets of 100 seeds, California poppy is an aesthetically stunning member of the Papaveraceae family, sporting bright orange, yellow, and red flowers. Some phenotypes may also present with stunning pink petals.

California poppy is a perennial plant that grows to heights of between 13–152cm. Accompanying its beautiful flowers is its blue-green foliage. Flowering of the plant occurs between February and September in the Northern Hemisphere. The flowers themselves may be quite elusive at times, closing up at night and in cloudy weather.

USES OF CALIFORNIA POPPY

As well as providing stunning visuals within ornamental gardens, California poppy is also used as a food or garnish within certain dishes.

California poppy prefers full sunlight and is therefore best planted in a south-facing position. The plant performs best in loamy and sandy soil conditions with good drainage. The flower can handle acidic, neutral, and alkaline soils.

California poppy is regarded as quite an easy plant to cultivate. It’s usually free of pests and diseases, and can tolerate drought conditions well. After flowering has taken place, it's best to prune plants in order to see optimal results in the future.

California poppy is a fantastic plant for gardeners wanting to grow flowers to support bee populations.

Contents: 100 seeds