California Poppy ‘Thai Silk Apricot Chiffon’
Eschscholzia californica
Description
These ruffle-edged flowers come in a range of fruity shades, including coral, cantaloupe, and apricot that open to reveal tangerine centers. Versatile, drought-tolerant plants are easy to grow, bloom all summer long, and are well suited for small spaces and containers.
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
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
These ruffle-edged flowers come in a range of fruity shades, including coral, cantaloupe, and apricot that open to reveal tangerine centers. Versatile, drought-tolerant plants are easy to grow, bloom all summer long, and are well suited for small spaces and containers.
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
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.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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