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SKU: GS0543
California Poppy Red Chief
Eschscholzia californica
The California poppy is a beautiful and exceptionally useful plant. Germination rate 82%.
€1.99
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- Germination measured for the batch
- Paper packet with the packing date
- Within two working days, anywhere in the country.
- Ordered by 15:00 — shipped the same working day
- 14-day return — the right of withdrawal by law
Specifications
- Origin
- Poland
- English name
- Eschscholzia californica Red Chief red
- Germination rate
- 82%
- Weight
- 0.005 kg
Sowing
Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.
Description
What California Poppy Red Chief is
California Poppy Red Chief (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: 82%
- Pack size: 0.8 g
- Seed origin: Poland
- Sowing: March and April; direct
- Flowering: May – October
- Position: sunny spot
When to sow California Poppy Red Chief
California Poppy Red Chief 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 Red Chief
- 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 Red Chief 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 82%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.
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