Ferry-Morse California Poppy Seeds - Extra Golden
- Safe for bees
- Good for pollinators
- Grows best in full sun
- 14-21 days to germination
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Extra Golden California Poppy Seeds are an annual that boasts hardiness and is the official state flower of California. It produces fast-growing blooms, provides vivid color in the garden and is easy to grow for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.
It's hard not to love these silky, golden-orange-colored poppy blooms! Poppies flower early on erect, slender stems above lacy blue-grey foliage. Compact plants are drought-tolerant and sturdy despite their delicate appearance. These plants are designed to thrive in challenging conditions, making them the ideal choice for areas with limited water resources.
Growing Information- Non-Neonic: Safe for Bees
- Good For Pollinators
- Grows Best In: Full Sun
- Days to Germination: 14-21 Days
- Best Container Size: 18"+
- Growing Height: 8-18"
- Water Needs: Average (1-2/week)
- Characteristics: Attracts Hummingbirds
- Botanical Name: Eschscholzia Californica
- Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 2600
- Plant Type: Flower
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Pelleted Seed Count: 200-300
- Fill Weight: 0.45 gram
- Days To Bloom: 70-90 Days
- Landscape Use: Bedding
- Disease Resistance: Dry Soil/Poor Soil
- Tolerance: Drought Tolerant
- Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer
- Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Spring/Summer
In early spring, sow Extra Golden California Poppy flower seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 0.25" of soil. In mild climates, plant in fall or winter. When plants are 2" high, thin. Does not transplant easily, so plant directly to it's home.
- Planting Depth: 0.25"
- Seed Spacing: Sow Extra Golden California Poppy flower seeds roughly 6-8" apart
Excellent for summer banks, terraces, rock gardens, borders and containers. In dry areas, for easy maintenance, plant with African Daisies.
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