(P) Californian Poppy Mikado seeds 1g

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🌼 Californian Poppy ‘Mikado’
🌼 Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
🌼 Type: Hardy Annual

Californian Poppy ‘Mikado’ dazzles with its intense, flame-orange flowers that light up borders, containers, and wildflower meadows with cheerful summer colour. Known for its delicate, finely divided foliage and elegant, cup-shaped blooms, this variety thrives in poor, well-drained soils and hot sunny spots. ‘Mikado’ is drought-tolerant and easy to grow, perfect for brightening up low-maintenance gardens and naturalistic plantings.

🌿 Plant Details
✔ Type: Hardy Annual
✔ Height: 30–40cm
✔ Spread: 20–30cm
✔ Flowers: May – August
✔ Position: Full sun

🌱 Growing Information
✔ Sow: March – June directly outdoors
✔ Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
✔ Transplant/Thin: Thin seedlings to 20cm apart
✔ Care: Prefers well-drained, sandy or gritty soil; drought tolerant once established

🌼 Why You’ll Love It
✔ Bright, flame-orange cup-shaped blooms
✔ Delicate, fern-like foliage adds texture
✔ Excellent for naturalising and wildflower meadows
✔ Thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal care

✨ Top Tip
Avoid overwatering and improve drainage to prevent root rot and encourage more flowers.

🌷 Perfect For
✔ Wildflower gardens & meadow plantings
✔ Sunny borders & rock gardens
✔ Containers & patio pots
✔ Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gardens

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