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Eschscholzia californica 'Carmine King'

 
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Family: Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Eschscholzia (es-SHOLT-zee-uh) (Info)
Species: californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Carmine King

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Category:
Annuals

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

By Anitabryk2
Thumbnail #1 of Eschscholzia californica by Anitabryk2

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Anitabryk2 On Jul 1, 2007, Anitabryk2 from Long Island, NY
(Zone 6b) wrote:

I love this plant. It is tolerant of dry conditions, but flowers more if watered. Reseeds itself and wintersows very well. Once established, it doesn't like to be moved as it has a long tap root. Seed can be purchased from [HYPERLINK@www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com] .

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Ronkonkoma, New York



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