Description
Eschscholzia californica is known as the most treasured California Poppy. This variety, Red Chief, is very lovely with red blooms, darker in the center and with orange at the edges. The foliage is bluish green and lacy. Grow California Poppy in mass groupings for a stunning display of color. They also are perfect for naturalized landscape settings. Deadheading helps to encourage continuous blooms. If a few blooms are left to go to seed, these poppies are known for reseeding for next year’s display. Start the seed directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in early spring. Press the seed into the soil and cover with 1/8 inch of soil. Keep the seed moist until germination. At a temperature of 60 – 70F, germination usually occurs within 28 days. Space the plants 12 inches apart. Grow in full sun and in well-drained soil. California Poppy is usually resistant to deer.
- California Poppy Red Chief is grown as an annual in USDA Zones 3 – 10. This wildflower will reach 8 – 12 inches in height and grows best in full sun.
- Eschscholzia Californica has red blooms with orange centers from mid spring to late summer and makes the perfect addition to any flower garden.
- Space the plants 12 inches apart. Grow in full sun and in well-drained soil. Deer tend to avoid California Poppy.
