{"product_id":"fothergills-california-poppy-carmine-king-seeds","title":"Fothergill's California Poppy Carmine King Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Eschscholzia californica, a classic member of the Eschscholzia genus celebrated for its robust nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, establishing itself quickly to provide high-impact, natural displays in the same season as sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeritage Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e A time-tested cottage garden favourite dating back to 1906, offering proven reliability and traditional charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVibrant Bloom Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces a wealth of intense, carmine red flowers that create a bold, colourful statement in outdoor spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a neat, upright, and bushy habit, reaching a manageable height of 35cm and a spread of 20cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Position Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally hard-wearing and drought-tolerant, this variety is perfect for full sun and flourishes in poor, sandy, or dry soils where other annuals might struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWildlife Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e The open, pollen-rich flowers act as a natural magnet, highly attractive to bees and a diverse range of beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e For best results, sow seeds directly into well-drained, light soil where they are to flower, selecting an open site that receives full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Thin developing seedlings out to allow for the natural 20cm spread, ensuring healthy root development and strong, upright stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Water lightly during early establishment; once fully mature, these plants require minimal intervention and thrive with very little attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57554188468607,"sku":"FTG-46969","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_California_Poppy_Carmine_King_Seeds.webp?v=1779095625","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-california-poppy-carmine-king-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}