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California Poppy 'Red Chief'

Eschscholzia californica

Red Chief is part of the Eschscholzia genus and is a California Poppy variety. Its scientific name is Eschscholzia californica 'Red Chief'.

Blooms are accented by a dark center and a vivid blend of red and orange petals.

This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Red Chief normally grows to a mature height of 30.0 cm (that's 11.7 inches imperial).

Red Chief California Poppy is great for inexperienced gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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How to grow California Poppy 'Red Chief'

  • Full Sun

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  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly.

Growing Red Chief from seed

Try to ensure a gap of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) when sowing to prevent overcrowding your seedlings.

Transplanting Red Chief

Harvesting Red Chief

California Poppy 'Red Chief' information

How long does Red Chief take to grow?

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