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California Poppy - Orange
This packet covers 180 square feet. The California Orange Poppy needs full sun. The orange, silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch flowers have 4 delicate paper-like petals. On cloudy days or in the shade, the blooms will close. The California Poppy is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. When you see this flower planted in mass, you realize why it is their state flower. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. In warm climates seed in fall for impressive spring color. The Orange Poppy will grow in almost any soil that is well drained. The Poppy Orange can be used as a cut flower, wildflower plantings, and for soil erosion control. This Poppy blooms best in the cool weather of spring. In cold climates, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. Pinching off spent flowers increases the bloom period. The California Poppy Orange, 'Eschscholzia californica', is the state flower of California. ... more information
Watermelon - Crimson Sweet Watermelon vines spread from 6 to 10 feet long. What is the first word that comes to your mind when you think of watermelon? Summer? Vacation? This watermelon will not disappoint with its very sweet (an astonishing 12% sugar level), 21 to 25 pound fruit with bright red flesh. With a little care, Crimson Sweet can be grown easily in northern climates. The flesh is red and sweet. The Crimson Sweet would qualify as a low calorie snack or dessert. Plant in the spring after the last frost. The soil should be light and well drained. Crimson Sweet has dark green stripes on a medium green background. A slice of watermelon has only 111 calories and 2/3 of the adult daily requirement of vitamin C. |
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