Californian Poppy Monarch Art Shades Seeds

Californian Poppy Monarch Art Shades Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Californian Poppy Monarch Art Shades is a painterly mix of silky, cup shaped blooms in warm sunset tones soft apricot, peach, rose, and gold.

 

Bred for artistic flair and garden resilience, this variety brings dreamy colour and pollinator appeal to borders, gravel gardens, containers, and dry planting schemes.

 

 

Thriving in poor, well-drained soils, Monarch Art Shades flourishes in full sun and blooms freely from early summer to autumn.

 

Its fine, ferny foliage and drought tolerance make it ideal for low-maintenance gardens, while the nectar-rich flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 500 seeds

 

Sow: March – May (outdoors) or February – April (indoors)

Germination: 10 – 21 days

Soil Type: Poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Position: Full sun

Height/Spread: 30 – 40 cm tall, 20 – 30 cm spread

Flowering: June – September

Companion Plants: Cornflower, Cosmos, Nigella

Avoid Planting With: Moisture-loving or shade-demanding species

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors or Outdoors:

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist compost or directly into prepared beds. Lightly cover and keep moist until germination. Thin seedlings to 15 cm spacing. Avoid overwatering Californian poppies prefer dry conditions.

 

 

Growing On:

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Allow some blooms to set seed for naturalising. Ideal for informal schemes, dry borders, and pollinator gardens.

 

 

Californian Poppy Monarch Art Shades offers soft colour, drought tolerance, and wildlife value in a graceful, easy-care annual. A beautiful choice for romantic planting and summer charm.

 

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