{"product_id":"california-poppy-eschscholzia-californica-red-chief-flower-seeds","title":"California Poppy Red Chief Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eForget the usual orange and yellow; California Poppy Red Chief brings \u003cstrong\u003esilky, cup-shaped blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e in a striking, \u003cstrong\u003evivid red-orange with a dark centre\u003c\/strong\u003e, easily one of the boldest colours you'll find. Set against fine, blue-green feathery foliage, the flowers open wide in full sun and close again at dusk or on overcast days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eForming a low, compact mound around 30cm tall, it's a strong choice for \u003cstrong\u003epots, borders, rockeries, containers\u003c\/strong\u003e and meadow-style plantings, and looks especially striking massed together or paired with the classic orange California Poppy. Genuinely \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e, it \u003cstrong\u003ethrives in poor, dry, well-drained soil and full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etolerating drought \u003c\/strong\u003eand a wide range of soil types once established. Deadheading regularly will extend the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA reliable favourite with bees and other pollinators, it self-seeds readily once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Poppy may be invasive. To keep it contained to your garden, deadhead spent blooms regularly before they set seed. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe plant can be harmful if eaten, so keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name: \u003c\/strong\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sowing\u003cmeta\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16°C to 22°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: \u003c\/strong\u003e30cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed counts are approximate and may vary slightly depending on batch and natural variation in seed size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow Flowers Australia","offers":[{"title":"300 seeds","offer_id":62822676562079,"sku":null,"price":9.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7608\/6943\/files\/CaliforniaPoppyRedChief.jpg?v=1782893680","url":"https:\/\/meadowflowers.com.au\/products\/california-poppy-eschscholzia-californica-red-chief-flower-seeds","provider":"Meadow Flowers Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}