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Eschscholzia californica 'Orange King' (California poppy 'Orange King')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.35m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eschscholzia californica 'Orange King'
Other names
California poppy 'Orange King', Cup of gold 'Orange King', California sunlight 'Orange King', Golden cup 'Orange King'
Genus
Eschscholzia Eschscholzia
Variety or Cultivar
'Orange King' _ 'Orange King' is an upright, bushy annual with finely divided, grey-green leaves and single, papery, bright orange flowers in summer.
Eschscholzia californica 'Orange King' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Bushy, Upright
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or remove completely.
Propagation
Self-seeds readily. May come true to type if not grown around other Eschscholzia species and cultivars.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Eschscholzia californica 'Orange King' (California poppy 'Orange King') will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 0.25m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting, Rock
Cultivation
Sow seeds in-situ periodically from mid-spring for successional displays. Sow in poor, well-drained soil in sun as the flowers only open in sunshine. Self-seeds freely. In warmer climates, sow in autumn for spring flowering.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Eschscholzia californica 'Orange King'
Other names
California poppy 'Orange King', Cup of gold 'Orange King', California sunlight 'Orange King', Golden cup 'Orange King'
Genus
Eschscholzia Eschscholzia
Variety or Cultivar
'Orange King' _ 'Orange King' is an upright, bushy annual with finely divided, grey-green leaves and single, papery, bright orange flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Bushy, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or remove completely.
Propagation
Self-seeds readily. May come true to type if not grown around other Eschscholzia species and cultivars.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Eschscholzia californica 'Orange King' (California poppy 'Orange King') will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 0.25m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting, Rock
Cultivation
Sow seeds in-situ periodically from mid-spring for successional displays. Sow in poor, well-drained soil in sun as the flowers only open in sunshine. Self-seeds freely. In warmer climates, sow in autumn for spring flowering.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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