Californian Poppy
Formats
Ornamental flower for bunches, rockery and pots. Medicinal properties. It is sedative, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal. This flower gives an edible oil and its seeds are added to cakes and breads. Seed are also added to some mixtures of cattle fodder.
Annual. 40cm. Single, large, orange flowers in summer. They close at night or if it is not a sunny day.
Prefers sandy, limestone and dry soils.
Direct sowing in spring or autumn. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Culinary, Gardening
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Description
Annual. Mixed, single flower. 40 cm high.
Flowering
| Flower colour | Orange |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, Summer |
Botanical information
| Common name | ESCHSCHOLTZIA CALIFORNICA - Californian Poppy |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, September, October, November, Spring, Autumn |
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| Average germination (%) | 60 |
| Seeds per gram | 500 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Culinary, Gardening |
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| Soil pH | Alkaline |
| Soil moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Climate zone | Temperate maritime, Warm areas |
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