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California Poppy ‘Cream Swirl’
Eschscholzia californica
Description
Glaucous, delicate foliage reveals a profusion of silky, ruffled petals in hues of soft, warm buttercream-yellow. This variety is great 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
Height: 12 to 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 days
Plant spacing: 9 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
Details
Description
Glaucous, delicate foliage reveals a profusion of silky, ruffled petals in hues of soft, warm buttercream-yellow. This variety is great 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
Height: 12 to 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 days
Plant spacing: 9 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
Sources
How to Grow
How to Grow
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