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California Poppy Carmine King Flower Seeds
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
Plant Height : Grows Up To 12 to 18 inches
Flower Shape: Bushy dwarf carmine flowers with creamy center
Colour : Bright Pink & Red Flowers with creamy center
Specifications :Recommended for increasing the coverage of the gardening area or flower beds
- SOWING
TIMEOctober to December
- Sowing
Distance10 to 12 inches plant spacing
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeN/A
- Days to
maturity65 to 75 days
- Details
- How to sow
- Reviews
Named after the Livonian botanist Johann Friedrich Eschscholtz, this is a strikingly beautiful variety of California Poppies with bright pink & red flowers & dusky green foliage. Best used to cover large patches of soil, Carmine King can be a charming addition to your garden. They can grow in a wide range of soils but prefer well-drained soil for best results. It is one of the easiest variety of flowers to grow which can thrive with very little care. Sow these plants for cut flowers, flower beds, borders & containers. These flowers are very attractive for bees and butterflies. Owing to their low maintenance properties, these flowers can even tolerate drought & will grow best in poor soil.
Planting instructions
Poppies love rich, well-drained soil, ample amount of water and plenty of sunshine. However, they can adapt to poor soil conditions and some drought. Before planting the California Poppy seeds, mix some well-aged manure or organic compost with the soil to help improve soil conditions and promote abundant blooms. Poppies do not like it when their roots are disturbed. So, it is advisable to plant the seeds directly. The plants will start germinating within 10 to 15 days of planting.
These plants are not heavy feeders. Do not use too much fertilizer with them. This might cause the plants to grow more leaves than flowers. It is essential to remove the spent flowers or use them in flower arrangements to extend the flowering season. California Poppies are self-seeding plants and can produce flowers, season after season, without the need for replanting.
To ensure recurring blooms, leave some faded flowers on the plants, especially in the latter part of the year. For a prolonged bloom in cut flowers, trim the stems and seal the ends using a lighter or matchstick before putting them in a flower arrangement.
Growing Requirements
Disbudding & Staking
Large blooms can be maintained by removing the side shoots. Also Chrysanthemum tend to bend from the stems due to weight of the flower bulbs which can be avoided by staking the plants with a good support.
soil
California poppy carmine king does fairly well in poor soil without needing too much care. The flowers will start germinating in about three weeks. You can water the plants occasionally but reduce the frequency as the plant starts growing. Ideal Soil acidity should be in the range of 6.6 to 7.5
spot
Due to their delicate roots, it is advisable to directly sow these plants directly at the place where you plan to grow them instead of transplanting. A sunny airy spot with ample light is ideal for this variety of california poppy.
temperature
A low maintenance plant that does really well in 22 to 25°C(72 to 77°F)
watering
The thing that makes makes this plant a perfect fit for beginners is the fact that it need very little watering.
how to harvest
In order to get the longest lasting cut flowers from California Poppy Carmine King, pick the flower bulb which have started to open. Recommended time to harvest the flower bulb is early morning when there is slight moisture in the air. Immediately transferring the cut flowers to cold water will keep the flowers fresh for longer.
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Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
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California Poppy Carmine King Flower Seeds
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
Plant Height : Grows Up To 12 to 18 inches
Flower Shape: Bushy dwarf carmine flowers with creamy center
Colour : Bright Pink & Red Flowers with creamy center
Specifications :Recommended for increasing the coverage of the gardening area or flower beds
Named after the Livonian botanist Johann Friedrich Eschscholtz, this is a strikingly beautiful variety of California Poppies with bright pink & red flowers & dusky green foliage. Best used to cover large patches of soil, Carmine King can be a charming addition to your garden. They can grow in a wide range of soils but prefer well-drained soil for best results. It is one of the easiest variety of flowers to grow which can thrive with very little care. Sow these plants for cut flowers, flower beds, borders & containers. These flowers are very attractive for bees and butterflies. Owing to their low maintenance properties, these flowers can even tolerate drought & will grow best in poor soil.
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
Plant Height : Grows Up To 12 to 18 inches
Flower Shape: Bushy dwarf carmine flowers with creamy center
Colour : Bright Pink & Red Flowers with creamy center
Specifications :Recommended for increasing the coverage of the gardening area or flower beds
- SOWING
TIMEOctober to December
- Sowing
Distance10 to 12 inches plant spacing
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeN/A
- Days to
maturity65 to 75 days
Planting instructions
Poppies love rich, well-drained soil, ample amount of water and plenty of sunshine. However, they can adapt to poor soil conditions and some drought. Before planting the California Poppy seeds, mix some well-aged manure or organic compost with the soil to help improve soil conditions and promote abundant blooms. Poppies do not like it when their roots are disturbed. So, it is advisable to plant the seeds directly. The plants will start germinating within 10 to 15 days of planting.
These plants are not heavy feeders. Do not use too much fertilizer with them. This might cause the plants to grow more leaves than flowers. It is essential to remove the spent flowers or use them in flower arrangements to extend the flowering season. California Poppies are self-seeding plants and can produce flowers, season after season, without the need for replanting.
To ensure recurring blooms, leave some faded flowers on the plants, especially in the latter part of the year. For a prolonged bloom in cut flowers, trim the stems and seal the ends using a lighter or matchstick before putting them in a flower arrangement.
Growing Requirements
Disbudding & Staking
Large blooms can be maintained by removing the side shoots. Also Chrysanthemum tend to bend from the stems due to weight of the flower bulbs which can be avoided by staking the plants with a good support.
soil
California poppy carmine king does fairly well in poor soil without needing too much care. The flowers will start germinating in about three weeks. You can water the plants occasionally but reduce the frequency as the plant starts growing. Ideal Soil acidity should be in the range of 6.6 to 7.5
spot
Due to their delicate roots, it is advisable to directly sow these plants directly at the place where you plan to grow them instead of transplanting. A sunny airy spot with ample light is ideal for this variety of california poppy.
temperature
A low maintenance plant that does really well in 22 to 25°C(72 to 77°F)
watering
The thing that makes makes this plant a perfect fit for beginners is the fact that it need very little watering.
how to harvest
In order to get the longest lasting cut flowers from California Poppy Carmine King, pick the flower bulb which have started to open. Recommended time to harvest the flower bulb is early morning when there is slight moisture in the air. Immediately transferring the cut flowers to cold water will keep the flowers fresh for longer.
