CG's California poppies were planted from seed around President's Day (mid February). And, it was another lesson learned. Soon after sprouting, (which takes only about 4 days) they're ready to go outside- in a warm, sunny, and dry climate. Here in Arkansas, that's about the end May. CG struggled to keep them alive inside the house, but finally set them outside last month. At least 8 of the original 24 have survived below freezing temperatures, 40 mph wind gusts, and small hail.
A few days ago, CG supplemented the original poppies with some newly sewn seeds. There are 3 small mini-beds within the burning bush bed that will be popping with orange poppy blooms (fingers crossed) in a few months.
It's True: There are Californians that consider their state flower (the Calif. Poppy) to be a weed.
