POPPY CALIFORNIA DESCRIPTION
California poppy is a short-lived
perennial or annual flower and is the most famous flower of California. The
flowers are cup-shaped and have four soft and silky petals that come in a
variety of colors and feathery gray-green leaves. These California poppies are
easy-to-maintain and drought-tolerant plants that only require proper sunlight
and a mild climate. It is suitable for growing in containers, pots, terrace
gardens, or home gardens. Buy the best quality California Poppy Mix Seeds
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and add colors to your garden.
Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 50 Seeds
- Sowing Method: Direct
- Sowing season: Winter or Spring
- Sowing distance: 8-10 inches plant to plant
- Germination temperature: 10-23°C
- Germination time: 7 to 21 days
- Blooming time: Early summer to early fall (after 55-75
days of planting)
- Flower Size: 5-6 cm across
What
size grow bag is best for California?
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California
Growing Season In India
California prefers a mild climate;
it does not grow well in extremely high or low temperatures. In India, you can
sow California poppy seeds in late winter or early spring when the weather
warms up. However, California can be planted in the fall.
How
To Grow California Poppy
California poppy doesn’t require a
lot of attention and is a low-maintenance flowering plant. Direct sowing is the
best method for planting California seedlings because it does not like to
transplant. You can plant California directly in a container or garden. The
optimum temperature for germinating California poppy is 10-23°C. Choose a pot or grow bag
at least 12 inches wide and deep for planting California poppies. Each plant
needs a spacing of at least 8-10 inches.
California
Poppy Mix Seeds Sowing Method
Take a pot or grow bag and fill the
pot with soil. Spread the California Poppy Mix seeds on the soil and press them
gently, do not cover the seeds with soil as they need light to germinate. Water
the soil gently and keep them moist until germination; California poppy can
germinate in about 1 to 3 weeks.
California
Fertilizer Requirements
The California poppy requires no
fertilizer and can grow in poor soil. And it is suggested not to use chemical
fertilizers as they will encourage more foliage and less flowering.
California
Poppy Plant Care Tips
Soil – Use loamy and rich soil to plant California poppy although,
it can also grow well in poor soil.
Water – California is a drought-resistant flowering plant and has
low water requirements. Watering once a week is enough for California
poppy.
Sunlight – California flowering plants require at least 6 hours of full
sunlight each day.
Temperature – The best temperature for growing California poppy is between
13-27°C.
Common pests and diseases – Usually, California is not infected by diseases but if it is
growing in an excessively rainy environment, diseases such as mold, mildew, and
stem rot infect the plant. Insects such as aphids, leafhoppers, and thrips
attack California poppy plants.
Deadheading – To promote more flowers, deadheading or removing spent
blooms is very important. Remove flower heads whenever the flower fades.
California
Poppy Blooming Time
- California blooms from early summer to early fall and
takes 55-75 days to flower from seed. It flowers for about 10 weeks.
- You can cut the flowers and decorate them in a vase.
California
Special Features
- Common name – California
poppy, golden poppy
- Scientific name –
Eschscholzia californica
- Height – 6
to 18 inches
- Level of growing – Easy
FAQ
Is
the California poppy toxic to dogs and cats?
California poppy is harmful to dogs
and cats and plants are non-edible and toxic to their health.
Do
poppies come back every year?
California poppy is a perennial
plant but it is grown as an annual. It can reseed itself and come back every
year.
Are
California poppy leaves edible?
Yes, the flowers and leaves of the
California poppy are edible and are used for garnish or as food.
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