Golden poppies (Eschscholzia)

Golden poppies

Golden poppies is a small genus in the Poppy family. The genus' Latin name is in honor of the 19th century Baltic-German and Imperial Russian botanist Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtzenus. The leaves of all species are deeply cut, and decorative flowers bear yellow or orange petals.

Scientific classification

Genus

Golden poppies (Eschscholzia)

Family

Poppy

Order

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

California poppy Frying pans Tufted poppy Parish's poppy Red rock poppy California poppy 'Mission Bells'Desert poppy Channel island poppy

Care Guide for Golden poppies

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Golden poppies thrives in arid environments, exhibiting drought tolerance and requiring weekly watering without oversaturation. Preferring full sun and well-draining soil, golden poppies blooms profusely after rainfall, reflecting its adaptation to natural dry conditions.

Propagation: Propagation of golden poppies primarily occurs through seed sowing, requiring direct sunlight and temperatures of 13-24°C (55-75°F). It prefers well-draining, fertile soil and should avoid over-watering. Seeds should be scattered on soil, lightly pressed, kept moist, and germination occurs in 14-21 days.

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