Mr Fothergill's Natures Helpers Californian Poppy Single Mix Seeds
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Mr Fothergill's Natures Helpers Californian Poppy Single Mix Seeds
Mr Fothergill’s Nature’s Helpers Californian Poppy Single Mix Seeds are hardy annual flower seeds that produce vibrant, sun-loving blooms, perfect for adding effortless colour to borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Key Features
- Bright single flowers in orange, yellow, and red tones
- Easy-to-grow hardy annual with minimal maintenance
- Attractive to bees and butterflies
- Ideal for containers, borders, and naturalised areas
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Part of the RHS Plants for Pollinators range
Product Description
Mr Fothergill’s Nature’s Helpers Californian Poppy Single Mix Seeds bring cheerful colour and relaxed charm to gardens across the UK. Native to the western United States, these poppies have adapted beautifully to British conditions, producing bold, silky flowers that open in sunlight and close gently at dusk.
The delicate, fern-like foliage provides an elegant contrast to the vivid blooms, creating a light and airy display from early summer through to autumn. Exceptionally easy to grow, Californian poppies thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, making them ideal for low-maintenance gardens, gravel areas, and patio containers. Once established, they are drought-tolerant and often self-seed, rewarding gardeners with repeat displays year after year while supporting vital pollinators.
Specifications
- Brand: Mr Fothergill’s
- Product type: Flower seeds
- Seed quantity: 500 seeds
- Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica
- Plant type: Hardy annual
- Height: 30–60cm (12–24in)
- Colour: Mixed (orange, yellow, red)
- Position: Full sun
- Suitable for containers: Yes
- Pollinator friendly: Yes (RHS Plants for Pollinators)
Sowing & Care Guide
- Sow outdoors directly where plants are to flower
- Sow from March to May or August to October
- Choose well-drained soil in a sunny position
- Thin seedlings as required to allow good airflow
- Water lightly until established; avoid waterlogged soil
- Flowers from June to October
Why Choose These Seeds?
Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels, these Californian poppy seeds offer a simple way to enjoy long-lasting colour while supporting bees and butterflies. Ideal for containers or sunny borders, they are a reliable, low-effort addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
Any more questions?
Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.
How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
