Eschscholzia californica Summer Sorbet
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 10 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Children, Containers
Description
Californian Poppies are increasing in popularity as they are easy to grow and flower through the summer. T&M believe Summer Sorbet is one of the best new colours introduced in recent years, with its mouth-watering combination of ruffled-rose, pink outer petals, each with a delicious creamy white centre adding to its appeal. A scrumptious, free-flowering annual, ideal for sowing in small or large drifts to create a spectacular splash of colour in sunny borders or large containers on the patio.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing depth: | 12mm (½in) deep in rows 15cm (6in) apart. |
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Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.
For spring/summer flowering pot plants sow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory in late summer/early autumn. Grow on cool in full light in a glasshouse or cold frame and water sparingly.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart.
