California Poppy ‘Gold Swirl’ Eschscholzia californica

A new addition from the marvellous Thompson and Morgan breeding program, 'Gold Swirl' has rich yellow double to semi-double flowers for months on end. DIrect sow seed from autumn until spring.

When to sow: Spring

Where to sow: Direct sow

Depth to sow: 3 to 5mm or sprinkle on the soil surface

Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.

Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil.

Spacing: 15-25cm

Directions: An easily grown annual best planted by thinly sprinkling the seed in the garden during spring. It will germinate grow and produce its flowers in 6 to 8 weeks. This poppy is happy in any sunny position, even parts of the garden with poor soil. It is both heat and drought tolerant. Once established it will self sow each year.