Eschscholzia californica 'Raspberry Fool' (California poppy 'Raspberry Fool')

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. Flowers in spring in areas with hot, dry climates. In warmer climates, sow in autumn for spring flowering.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Very Low
Central Valley = Very Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Very Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic