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California Poppy - Orange
The orange, silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch flowers have 4 delicate paper-like petals. The California Poppy is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. This packet covers 180 square feet. In warm climates seed in fall for impressive spring color. The California Orange Poppy needs full sun. The Poppy Orange can be used as a cut flower, wildflower plantings, and for soil erosion control. The California Poppy Orange, 'Eschscholzia californica', is the state flower of California. Pinching off spent flowers increases the bloom period. This Poppy blooms best in the cool weather of spring. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. On cloudy days or in the shade, the blooms will close. In cold climates, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. When you see this flower planted in mass, you realize why it is their state flower. The Orange Poppy will grow in almost any soil that is well drained. ... details
English Daisy The English Daisy prefers moist, rich, well drained soil and needs to be kept well watered. The English Daisy makes excellent cut flowers and is an outstanding bedding and border plant. The 2 inch wide white flowers have tons of petals that are tipped with red. Cut spent flowers to encourage more blooms. The yellow-eyed, bright red and white flowers will brighten up any border or rock garden. Plant in early spring, 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. |
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