Eschscholzia Californica 'Lemon Drop' (California Poppy Lemon Drop)
Eschscholzia Californica 'Lemon Drop' (California Poppy Lemon Drop)
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Eschscholzia Californica 'Lemon Drop' (California Poppy Lemon Drop) is a cheerful flowering annual admired for its finely divided blue-green foliage and bright lemon-yellow, cup-shaped flowers. The sunny blooms create a fresh and vibrant display in borders, cottage gardens, rockeries and mass plantings, adding colour while maintaining a light, naturalistic appearance.
Eschscholzia Californica 'Lemon Drop' (California Poppy Lemon Drop) thrives in sunny positions and well-drained soil, making it a useful choice for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens. Its compact growth is also suitable for containers and garden edging, while the abundant yellow flowers provide attractive seasonal interest throughout the warmer months.
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Mature height
20–40 cm
Mature width
20–30 cm
Spacing
15–25 cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Blue-green foliage; bright lemon-yellow flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to Summer
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low; water sparingly once established, remove spent flowers as required, and avoid consistently wet soil.
Root System
Fine, fibrous and moderately deep; prefers loose, well-drained soil and tolerates dry conditions once established.