Do I need to deadhead them?

Deadheading can encourage more blooms, but leaving them allows for self seeding.

Can I grow them in pots?

They prefer the ground due to their long taproot, but they can grow in deep containers.

Pflanzenratgeber

California poppy.

Eschscholzia californica

Aussprache esh-SKOL-zee-uh kal-i-FOR-ni-kuh

Auch bekannt als California Poppy, California golden poppy, California goldenpoppy, California-poppy, Californian Poppy

The California poppy is a cheerful, sun loving annual that brings bright color to any garden. It is native to the western United States and thrives in poor, sandy soils. You will love how easily it reseeds itself each year.

Ein weiteres Foto von California poppy — Foto von 謝麗霦 (CC BY) über gbif

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe: Einfach
Pflanzenart: Annual
Licht: Full sun
Licht im Innenraum: Direkte Sonne
Gießen: Alle 7 bis 14 Tage
Endgröße: 12 to 18 inches
Wachstum: Schnell
Winterhärte: USDA 6 bis 10
Blütezeit: Late spring to early autumn

Pflege

Plant these in a spot with full sun and well draining soil. Watch for wilting during extreme heat, though they are quite drought tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Gießen: Water sparingly once the plants are established, as they prefer drier conditions.
Düngen: These plants generally do not require fertilizer and often bloom better in poorer soils.
Schneiden: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a longer blooming season.
Umtopfen: As an annual, these are typically grown directly in the garden and do not require repotting.
Boden: Sandy or rocky, well draining
Boden-pH: 6.0 to 7.5
Temperatur: -10 bis 35°C
Luftfeuchtigkeit: 20 bis 50%
Trockenheitstoleranz: Hoch
Lebensdauer: Short lived perennial, often grown as an annual.
Duft: Leicht
Wildverbiss-Resistenz: Hoch

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Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
Stunted growth despite proper light and water.

Sicherheit

Menschen: The plant contains alkaloids that may cause mild stomach upset if ingested in large quantities.
Kinder: The seeds are small and could pose a choking hazard if handled by very young children.
Kontaktallergene: Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the sap.
Allergene in der Luft: The pollen can trigger mild allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Essbarkeit: While sometimes used in herbal preparations, ingestion is not recommended due to potential alkaloid content.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

Finely divided blue green foliage
Four silky, cup shaped petals
Vibrant orange or yellow blooms
Long, slender seed pods

Höhe: 0,2 bis 0,6m
Breite: 0,2 bis 0,4m
Blätter: blue-green, gray-green, deciduous
Blüten: yellow, orange, red, 5 bis 8cm
Früchte: brown, Summer

Häufige Probleme

Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation or high humidity.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung: seed
Pflanzzeit: spring, autumn
Überwinterung: In mild climates, they may persist through winter. In colder areas, they die back, and you should rely on self sown seeds for spring growth.
Im Kübel: They grow well in deep containers, but ensure the pot is at least 30 cm deep to accommodate the taproot.

Direct Sowing

Clear the area of weeds.
Scatter seeds directly onto the soil surface in autumn or early spring.
Lightly rake the soil to cover seeds, as they need minimal depth to germinate.

Plant these in open, sunny areas with well draining soil to ensure they do not rot.

Gute Pflanzpartner

Lupinus — They share similar water and soil requirements in meadow settings.
Sisyrinchium bellum — These provide a lovely color contrast and thrive in the same sunny conditions.

Botanisches

Familie: Papaveraceae
Gattung: Eschscholzia
Ordnung: Ranunculales
Klasse: Magnoliopsida
Ursprüngliche Heimat: Western North America, specifically California and surrounding states.
Artenschutz: It is widely distributed and not of conservation concern, though it is the state flower of California.

They are pioneer species that quickly colonize disturbed soil after fires or clearing.

Nutzen für Wildtiere: nectar source, pollen source
Bestäuber: Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Käfer
Verwendung: ornamental, meadow planting, xeriscaping

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Blüte

Fruchtbildung

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Ökologische Zeigerwerte

Salzgehalt: 2/9
Bodenreaktion: 6/9
Licht: 8/9
Temperatur: 6/9
Feuchtigkeit: 2/9
Nährstoffe: 2/9

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Do I need to deadhead them?: Deadheading can encourage more blooms, but leaving them allows for self seeding.
Can I grow them in pots?: They prefer the ground due to their long taproot, but they can grow in deep containers.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus honors Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz, a Baltic German botanist, while the species name refers to its native California.

Gut zu wissen

California poppies are the official state flower of California.
They are technically short lived perennials but are usually grown as annuals.
The flowers close tightly when the sun goes down or the sky turns cloudy.
They thrive in poor, sandy soil where other plants struggle.

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