Californian Poppy Sun Shades Flower Seeds

Bright fiery orange and yellow blooms unfurl above a sea of ferny blue-green foliage for a bold summer display. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 30cm (12″). Spread: 30cm (12″).

Culinary note: Fresh or dried leaves can be used to make a herbal tea which is known to be soothing and relaxing.