California Poppy 'Red Chief'

Name: California Poppy 'Red Chief'
SKU: 3000238
Price: 1.25 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

3000238

Eschscholzia californica 'Red Chief'

CODE SE238

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Supplied as Approx 1300 Seeds Dispatched within 3 days*

California Poppy 'Red Chief' is a self-seeding annual that produces a carpet of colour throughout summer. These bright red flowers are decorated with a bright yellow stamen, providing a display for months on end. Perfect for cut flower displays.

*Please note: If your order contains only Seed products, then your items will be dispatched within three working days. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seed products, then your seed items will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.

Sowing and harvesting time

Sow indoors Sow outdoors Harvest

- Mature Height 35cm
- Mature Spread 20cm
- Plant Spacing 30cm
- Annual Growth 35cm
- Planting Sow seeds approx 1/2 inch deep
- Soil Type Moist but well-drained soil
- Pruning Deadhead to prolong flowering
Plant seeds directly outdoors early through mid-spring (March to May) in a sunny location. Poppy's don't transplant well, so growing them directly outside is perfect for them to thrive. Ensure the soil is well-drained. Mix seeds with a cup of sand or soil and scatter them lightly over planting area. Lightly rake into soil or cover lightly to a depth of 0.5cm. Can be sown in the autumn in mild winter areas, where they will self seed and survive the winter perfectly. Keep the soil moist during germination. When plants are about 3cm tall, thin 15-20cm apart to get the best display. Will thrive without constant attention. Cut off dead flowers once spent to keep the display looking uniform and help promote regular flowering.