What are the properties of cuckoos?
The annual California cuckoo flower(Eschscholzia californica) is a 25-30 cm tall, loosely branched stemmed plant with greyish green, divided leaves. Its silky-bright, yellow, orange and salmon-coloured flowers open singly on thin flower stalks in various shades of yellow above ash-green foliage. It flowers from June to September.
Requirements of cuckoos
Soil requirements:
Good drainage, grows well in shallow, thin soil.
Light requirements:
Sun-loving, preferably plant in a sunny spot.
Water requirements:
Drought-tolerant, undemanding plant, but appreciates watering.
Cultivation of cuckoos:
When to sow the seed?
Sow in the open ground between April and June, cover with a little soil as it germinates in the light.
Plant in what position:
Plant in a 30 cm x 30 cm space. If the flower stalk is removed, the flowering can be extended.
Contents of the package:
The package contains enough seeds for 75 plants.
