About
A compact annual to around 25cm tall with silvery-green, feathery foliage and upward-facing, semi-double, fluted blooms in shades of orange, pink and yellow.
About the genus
Eschscholzia can be annuals or perennials, with finely divided leaves and solitary, long-stalked, poppy-like yellow, orange or red flowers, followed by conspicuous long seed-pods
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationWill thrive in poor, well-drained soil but needs full sun for the flowers to open. Can be grown as a drought-tolerant pot plant. Good for exposed or coastal areas
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in succession from mid-spring onwards
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free