Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica) organic seeds

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Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica) organic seeds

Tender, bright, orange-coloured plant with a long flowering period for the full garden season.
Contents: Approx. 400 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

18,27 kr.

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SKU: ESC01-BIO

GTIN: 4251420506498

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This poppy plant is the state-flower of California. It has found its place in natural medicine as a relatively safe stimulant. Californian Indians use the slightly narcotic sap for calming toothache. Californian gold poppy is marked by its bright flowers and is a beautiful ornamental plant. This is the yellow-flowered wild form.

Plant description

Species:	Papaveraceae
Root system:	Taproot Deep roots
Flower colour:	Yellow Orange
Region of origin:	USA Mexico
Special features:	Needs light to germinate Open-pollinated Cool Flower
Lifecycle:	Annual Perennial Hardy
Eventual height:	20-60 cm
Flowering months:	June July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	20 cm
Row spacing:	40 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	5-10 days
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	April May August September

Annual herb. Sow the seeds directly outside in spring. Do not transplant! Prefers a sunny location.

Other names

Botanical name:	Eschscholzia californica, E. absinthiifolia, Chelidonium multifidum, Chryseis compacta
German names:	Goldmohn, Kalifornischer Kappenmohn, Schlafmützchen
French names:	Pavot de Californie, Pavot D'amérique
English names:	California Poppy, Californian Poppy, Golden Poppy, California Sunlight, Cup Of Gold
Spanish names:	Amapola de California, Campanilla, Dedal de Oro, Escholtzia, Rasete, Raso, Fernandos
Italian names:	Escolzia, Papavero Della California