{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-californian-poppy-carmine-king-seeds-1","title":"Mr Fothergill's Californian Poppy Carmine King Seeds","description":"\u003chr data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Californian Poppy Carmine King Seeds – Hardy Annual Flower Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Californian Poppy Carmine King Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce striking, deep carmine-red blooms that thrive even in poor, dry soils. Easy to grow and wonderfully low maintenance, this hardy annual brings vibrant colour to borders and wildflower-style gardens all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eStunning \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"625\"\u003ecarmine-red Californian poppy flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eHardy annual\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be sown directly where it is to flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"729\"\u003epoor, dry soils\u003c\/strong\u003e with minimal care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eLong flowering period from \u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eJune to October\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eIdeal for borders, gravel gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eAdd bold, long-lasting colour to your garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Californian Poppy Carmine King Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. This much-loved variety produces silky, cup-shaped blooms in rich carmine tones that glow beautifully in sunshine. A hardy annual, it is best sown directly where it is to flower, making it a simple and rewarding choice for gardeners of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eBelieved to have been introduced in 1906, this classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eCalifornian poppy variety\u003c\/strong\u003e remains popular thanks to its resilience and vibrant display. It flourishes in poor or dry soils where many other flowers struggle, making it perfect for low-maintenance gardens, gravel areas, and sunny borders. For an extended flowering season, remove spent blooms regularly and consider saving some seed to sow in late June. 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