California poppy Carmine King seeds - Eschscholzia californica

Sow the seeds of Eschscholzia californica 'Carmine King' directly in place from March to May or September-October, the seeds will overwinter without damage. Sowings done in autumn will bloom in spring. Choose a very sunny spot, in any poor and well-drained, well loosened soil. Bury the seeds to a depth of 1 cm, in small holes spaced 15 cm apart. Cover the seeds so they do not receive any light. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist, especially during dry periods. Germination generally takes 14 to 21 days. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, space the plants 15 cm apart.

You can also sow Californian poppies indoors from February to March at a temperature of 15-21 ° C. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into pots and grow them cool until the plants are large enough to be planted outside.

Cultivation:

These plants require full sun, and well-drained, sandy or rocky soil. The soil they are planted in should be poor. In too rich soil, the plant becomes too big, eventually tipping over. In the garden, it thrives in the most challenging situations, as long as it is exposed to sunlight: gravel, a rockery filled with stones or a dry bank. They can also be successfully grown in pots and containers. Due to their taproot, these poppies do not like to be moved, which is why it is best to sow them in place.