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California Poppy - Orange
On cloudy days or in the shade, the blooms will close. Pinching off spent flowers increases the bloom period. The California Poppy Orange, 'Eschscholzia californica', is the state flower of California. The Poppy Orange can be used as a cut flower, wildflower plantings, and for soil erosion control. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. This Poppy blooms best in the cool weather of spring. The orange, silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch flowers have 4 delicate paper-like petals. In cold climates, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. When you see this flower planted in mass, you realize why it is their state flower. In warm climates seed in fall for impressive spring color. The Orange Poppy will grow in almost any soil that is well drained. The California Poppy is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. The California Orange Poppy needs full sun. This packet covers 180 square feet. ... more info
Pepper - Sweet - Pimiento Pimiento peppers are excellent pickled and delicious when used for stuffed appetizers. Pimientos are green, smooth, heart-shaped, thick walled and they turn bright red at maturity. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. For delightful crunch and beautiful color, add chopped fresh pimientos to salads such as pasta, potato, chicken, tuna or egg salad. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. This pepper provides the familiar red "plug" in green olives. The Pimiento is excellent for stuffing or pickling and fresh in salads. |
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