{"product_id":"california-poppy-red-chief-2137","title":"California Poppy Red Chief Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEschscholzia californica \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking California Poppy producing vibrant fire engine red blooms that create a bold display through the garden for months on end. The vivid flowers are beautifully contrasted by finely divided silvery-grey foliage, making Red Chief a standout choice for borders, cottage gardens, wildflower plantings and low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all California Poppies, Red Chief flowers generously and readily self-sows once established, often returning year after year with little effort. The blooms open with the morning sun and close again during overcast or rainy weather, adding a charming rhythm to the garden. Hardy, drought tolerant and easy to grow, it thrives in poor soils and challenging conditions while continuing to produce an abundance of colour. The flowers are also highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn, winter and spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring and early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroadcast seed directly onto prepared soil and lightly press into the surface, or raise in pots and transplant carefully once seedlings are established. Position in full sun and avoid overly rich soils, which can encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Keep moist during germination, then water only as required. Plants are drought tolerant once established and may self-seed freely if spent flowers are left to mature. Approximately 8–12 weeks to flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649654804698,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/F_CaliforniaPoppy_RedChief_56a8f04b-0ee0-42b6-958c-5f54e7f30e46.jpg?v=1771300642","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/california-poppy-red-chief-2137","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}