Latin name: Eschscholzia
Description: A very easy and fast growing annual that will really brighten up your garden. All through the summer months, intense, bright orange, poppy-like flowers with silky petals are carried on slender stems well above the finely divided, blue-green leaves. A glorious display can be had from a packet of seeds sown directly in their flowering position in April, where they will self seed for years to come. Varieties are available in shades ranging from pink to red.
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 35 x 20cm
Position: Full sun
Soil: Poor, fast-draining soil
Water: Drought tolerant once established
Usage: Excellent planted in drifts amongst other Mediterranean planting
Thu, Apr 10, 2008
Mediterranean