Fothergill's Californian Poppy Appleblossom Pink Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica, a traditionally resilient and easy-to-grow member of the poppy family.
• Plant Class: Hardy Annual, establishing itself rapidly to provide high-impact colour in the same season as sowing.
• Distinctive Blooms: Bears extra-large, semi-double and double pastel flowers in a beautiful shades of rose-pink that create a soft, romantic look.
• Growth Habit & Size: Displays a neat, compact, and dwarf bushy habit reaching a height of 20cm (8in), making it ideal for front-of-border planting, rockeries, and patio containers.
• Optimal Position: Requires a position in full sun, as the beautiful rose-pink blooms open fully in response to direct sunlight.
• Wildlife Value: Highly attractive to a wide array of beneficial pollinators and garden birds, helping to enhance the natural biodiversity of your outdoor space.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Position: For best results, sow seeds directly into well-drained, light soil where they are to flower, selecting a site in full sun.
• Soil Requirements: This robust variety performs exceptionally well even in poor, sandy, or gravelly soils where other annuals might struggle.
• Maintenance: Water lightly until the seedlings are fully established; once mature, they are highly drought-tolerant and require minimal intervention.