Fothergill's Californian Poppy Single Mixed Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica, a well-loved member of the poppy family recognized for its tough, easy-to-grow nature.
• Plant Class: Hardy Annual, establishing itself rapidly to provide high-impact, natural colour within the same season as sowing.
• Vibrant Single Blooms: Bears elegant single flowers reaching 5-7cm (2-3 inches) in diameter in a warm mix of orange, yellow, and red shades.
• Foliage Backdrop: Features fine, deeply cut, fern-like green foliage that provides a soft, structural contrast to the bold flower heads.
• Growth Height & Habit: Reaches a versatile height of 30-60cm (12-24 inches), making it highly suitable for filling gaps in mid-to-front borders or planting in patio containers.
• Drought Tolerant: An exceptionally hard-wearing choice that thrives in poor, dry, or well-drained soils where other annuals might struggle.
• RHS Plants for Pollinators: Officially recognized by the Royal Horticultural Society for its ability to attract and support bees, butterflies, and other essential garden pollinators.
• Self-Seeding Quality: Naturalises beautifully by easily self-seeding, helping to deliver a rewarding return of bright blooms year after year with minimal maintenance.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Position: For best results, sow seeds directly into well-drained soil in a bright, open position that receives full sun.
• Watering: Requires minimal watering once established; this drought-tolerant variety prefers to stay on the drier side.
• Maintenance: Allow a few seed heads to mature and drop naturally in the autumn if you wish for the plants to self-seed and return the following spring.