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Eschscholzia californica 'Appleblossom Chiffon'

Also Known As

  • Apple Blossom Chiffon California Poppy
  • Appleblossom Chiffon California Poppy

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 10"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Eschscholzia californica 'Appleblossom Chiffon' plant details

Eschscholzia californica 'Appleblossom Chiffon' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eschscholzia californica 'Appleblossom Chiffon'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, native plant, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eschscholzia californica 'Appleblossom Chiffon'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A floriferous selection with satiny, fluted petals in soft, pink hues. Another carefree flower—just scatter the seeds in late fall or early spring on well-drained, sandy soil. Combines well with sweet alyssums at the garden’s edge.

Gardening facts about Eschscholzia californica 'Appleblossom Chiffon' plant

How to Grow Eschscholzia californica 'Appleblossom Chiffon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"-12"

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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