Eschscholzia Californica 'Red Chief' (California Poppy Red Chief)
Eschscholzia Californica 'Red Chief' (California Poppy Red Chief)
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Eschscholzia Californica 'Red Chief' (California Poppy Red Chief) is a vibrant flowering annual admired for its finely divided blue-green foliage and brilliant scarlet-red, cup-shaped flowers. The bold blooms create an eye-catching display in borders, cottage gardens, rockeries and mass plantings, adding strong seasonal colour with a naturalistic feel.
Eschscholzia Californica 'Red Chief' (California Poppy Red Chief) thrives in sunny positions and well-drained soil and is an excellent choice for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens. Its compact growth also makes it suitable for containers, while the vivid flowers provide attractive seasonal interest and help create a colourful pollinator-friendly planting.
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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; brilliant scarlet-red 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.