Mr Fothergill’s Californian Poppy Appleblossom Pink Seeds

Mr Fothergills Californian Poppy Appleblossom Pink Seeds produce stunning extra-large, rose-pink double flowers that add soft colour and elegance to sunny gardens, borders, and containers throughout the summer months.

Key Features

• Produces extra-large, double rose-pink blooms
• Hardy annual suitable for UK gardens
• Ideal for containers, borders, and bedding displays
• RHS Plants for Pollinators approved
• Attracts birds and beneficial pollinators
• Easy to grow with minimal maintenance

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Californian Poppy Appleblossom Pink Seeds offer a beautiful pastel twist on a classic garden favourite. The bright, rose-pink double flowers are carried on neat, bushy plants, creating eye-catching displays from early summer through to autumn. These poppies are particularly effective in containers, patio pots, and sunny borders, where their soft tones contrast beautifully with stronger colours.

As part of a pollinator-friendly range, these flowers help support birds, bees, and other beneficial insects. Californian poppies are known for their resilience and ease of growth, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, they are drought tolerant and require very little care, making them ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills
• Product type: Flower seeds
• Seed count: 200 seeds
• Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica
• Genus: Annuals / Bedding
• Plant class: Hardy annual
• Colour: Pink
• Plant height: Approx. 20cm (8in)
• Habitat: Bushy, dwarf
• Situation: Full sun
• Suitable for containers: Yes
• Wildlife friendly: Attracts birds and pollinators

Sowing & Growing Advice

• Sow directly outdoors from March to May
• Sow thinly where plants are to flower and lightly cover with soil
• Water gently until seedlings are established
• Thin seedlings if required to allow good airflow
• Flowers from June to October

Why Choose These Seeds?

Perfect for adding soft, romantic colour to sunny spaces, these Californian poppies combine beauty, reliability, and wildlife value. Ideal for containers or garden beds, they are an excellent choice for long-lasting summer colour with minimal effort.