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
Planting instructions
Considered a perennial in hot temperature & an annual in mild temperature zones, these flowers are best planted directly instead of transplanting.
Prepare the sowing bed well with a rake and sow the seeds at a minimum depth of ¼ inches.
Sow seeds or plant transplants in garden soil.
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.
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
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, 8968675588
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