Fothergill's California Poppy Art Shades Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica, a classic and traditionally robust member of the poppy family.
• Plant Class: Hardy Annual, establishing rapidly to provide an abundance of seasonal colour within the same year as sowing.
• Textured Blooms: Produces a beautiful mix of double and semi-double flowers, adding rich architectural depth and soft texture to the garden.
• Growth Habit & Size: Displays a bushy, spreading habit reaching a manageable height of 30cm and a spread of 20cm, ideal for filling gaps in mid-to-front borders.
• Soil & Weather Resilience: Exceptionally versatile and tough, this variety flourishes in poor soils and dry conditions where other annuals might struggle.
• Optimal Growing Position: Perfect for a position in full sun, which encourages the multi-toned petals to open fully during warm summer days.
• Wildlife Friendly: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and a wide array of beneficial pollinators, helping to bring your outdoor space to life.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Position: Sow seeds directly into well-drained, light soil where they are to flower, choosing an open site that receives full sun.
• Spacing: Thin developing seedlings out to allow for the natural 20cm spread, ensuring healthy root development and a neat, spreading carpet of colour.
• Maintenance: Water lightly during early establishment; once fully mature, these drought-tolerant plants require minimal intervention.