California Poppy Carmine King

California Poppy Carmine King — variety description

California Poppy Carmine King (Eschscholzia californica) is an annual flower of the poppy family (Papaveraceae). The California poppy is a beautiful and exceptionally useful plant.

In ancient times it was called the "sun flower", and today it is also called "eschscholzia".

Flowers profusely from May to October.

Reaches a height of up to 40cm.

The California poppy (eschscholzia) is a drought-tolerant flower with satiny blooms in orange, yellow, pink and cream. Flowers from June until the frosts and self-seeds.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 80%
• Pack size: 0.8 g
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: May – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow California Poppy Carmine King

California Poppy Carmine King seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in May – October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow California Poppy Carmine King

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 15–20 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow the seeds in March-April, spaced 15-20 cm apart. Needs direct sunlight to flower profusely. Dislikes overwatering, because it causes rot. They like sandy and dry soil.

Sow directly — does not tolerate transplanting. Likes poor, sandy soil and plenty of sun.

Flowering and uses

The flowers close in cloudy weather.

Frequently asked questions

When should California Poppy Carmine King be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.