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Eschscholtzia Orange King Seeds for Garden Planting

Eschscholtzia Orange King Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Space seeds 6–12 in (15–30 cm) apart


Sow seeds directly after the last frost in spring; do not cover deeply (light aids germination).


Prepare a sunny garden bed with well-drained soil.

How to Grow

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms


Water moderately once established — these poppies tolerate drought.


Ensure full sun exposure for best flower opening.

Tips


Self-sowing may result in blooms beyond the first season in mild climates


California poppies are excellent for rock gardens and poor, sandy soils.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Silky

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor planting

About
Eschscholtzia Orange King Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Premium ornamental flower seeds.

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Annual flowering plant.


Eschscholtzia Orange King is a lively cultivar of California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), known for its vibrant orange flowers and finely divided blue-green foliage. This cheerful annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soils and is ideal for gardens, borders, rockeries, and containers. California poppies are low-maintenance and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making them a wonderful addition to cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, or sunny garden beds.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

12–18 in

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

6–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

15–30 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface / Light cover

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000109115

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Orange King different from other California poppies?

Its brilliant orange blooms create a bold and vibrant display throughout the flowering season.

Can Orange King be planted in wildflower gardens?

Yes, it blends beautifully into meadow plantings and natural-style landscapes.

Will the flowers close during the evening?

Yes, the blooms naturally close in low light and reopen with sunshine.

Can these flowers tolerate dry garden conditions?

Yes, established plants perform well in well-drained soil during warm weather.

Do bees and butterflies visit the blooms?

Yes, the flowers may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Can Orange King be grown in rock gardens?

Yes, it is well suited to sunny rock gardens with good drainage.