California Poppy ‘Thai Silk Appleblossom Chiffon’

Eschscholzia californica

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Easy to grow
  • Pollinator-friendly
  • Suitable for containers

Description

We’ve dubbed this exquisite ruffled bloomer the poor man’s rose. Glaucous, lacy foliage reveals a profusion of crimped creamy-rose petals lightly brushed with cranberry. Similar in coloring to ‘Distant Drums’ roses, this palette is perfect for wedding work. Versatile, drought-tolerant plants are easy to grow, bloom all summer long, and are well suited for small spaces and the front of the border.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 16 to 20 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Can be direct-seeded.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when flowers are in colored bud stage. As old flowers fade and drop petals, new buds on the stem pop open, giving you at least a week’s worth of flowers. Expect a vase life of 3 to 4 days.

Details

Description

We’ve dubbed this exquisite ruffled bloomer the poor man’s rose. Glaucous, lacy foliage reveals a profusion of crimped creamy-rose petals lightly brushed with cranberry. Similar in coloring to ‘Distant Drums’ roses, this palette is perfect for wedding work. Versatile, drought-tolerant plants are easy to grow, bloom all summer long, and are well suited for small spaces and the front of the border.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 16 to 20 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Can be direct-seeded.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when flowers are in colored bud stage. As old flowers fade and drop petals, new buds on the stem pop open, giving you at least a week’s worth of flowers. Expect a vase life of 3 to 4 days.

Sources

How to Grow

Winter Mini Course

Learn how to start flowers from seed in this three-part video series

In our upcoming Winter Mini Course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to successfully start flowers from seed, including all of the necessary supplies, step-by-step instructions, special tips and tricks, and how to create a simple indoor seed-starting area.