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Red California Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica 'Red'

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Overview

The Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica 'Red') offers a vibrant take on the state flower with its deep red blooms. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this drought-tolerant perennial requires full sun and well-drained soil. It grows 12-18 inches tall and 6-12 inches wide, perfect for adding low-maintenance color to rock gardens or borders. Flowers appear from spring to fall, with peak blooming in early summer.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–9Climate Mediterranean
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this drought-tolerant perennial requires full sun and well-drained soil
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this drought-tolerant perennial requires full sun and well-drained soilRed California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — Deadheading will prolong the bloom period and prevent excessive self-seedingRed California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — with peak flowering in the weeks leading up to summerRed California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — although often treated as an annualRed California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — It grows 12-18 inches tall and 6-12 inches wide; or wildflower meadows where it canRed California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — Flowers appear from spring to fall, with peak blooming in early summer; is a captivating selection that+21

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Papaveraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — It grows 12-18 inches tall and 6-12 inches wide
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this drought-tolerant perennial requires full sun and well-drained soil
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — Deadheading will prolong the bloom period and prevent excessive self-seeding
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — with peak flowering in the weeks leading up to summer
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — although often treated as an annual
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — It grows 12-18 inches tall and 6-12 inches wide; or wildflower meadows where it can
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — Flowers appear from spring to fall, with peak blooming in early summer; is a captivating selection that
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — is a captivating selection that boasts vivid crimson to scarlet blossoms; thriving in USDA zones 5-9
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — an unusual hue contrasted with the more common orange or yellow varieties of its species
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — is a captivating selection that boasts vivid crimson to scarlet blossoms
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — the Red California Poppy offers easy care
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — though some may prefer to allow the plants to spread naturally.<br><br>For your clients
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — perfect for adding low-maintenance color to rock gardens or borders
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — typically grows between 12 and 18 inches in height and spans an equal width
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — scientifically designated as Eschscholzia californica 'Red'; deadheading will prolong the bloom period
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — perfect for adding low-maintenance color to rock gardens or borders; annual with red blooms
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — or wildflower meadows where it can naturalize.<br><br>Blooming typically occurs from late spring to
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — creating a lush tapestry of finely dissected
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — and a striking pop of color
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — red flowers in the garden
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — annual with red blooms
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — annual for full or half
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this drought-tolerant perennial requires full sun and, image 20
Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'Red') — although often treated as an annual; the Red California Poppy offers easy care

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