About
A bushy annual to around 30cm high, with delicately cut, feathery grey-green foliage. Produces dainty, bright scarlet poppy-like flowers all through the summer.
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 typeChalk, Loam, 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 usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationThrives in poor, well-drained soil; needs full sun for the flowers to open. Good for exposed or coastal areas
PruningDeadhead to promote flowering, and cut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown direct and in succession from mid-spring onwards. Will self-seed, though seedlings may vary if other cultivars are grown nearby
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free