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Annual Biennial
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Eschscholzia can be annuals or perennials, with finely divided leaves and solitary, long-stalked, poppy-like yellow, orange or red flowers, followed by conspicuous long seed-pods
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ, in succession from early autumn to mid spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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