'Thai Silk' is a stunning range of California poppies of superb quality with silky flowers, some single some double, in an exquisite range of lovely rich colours and very attractive feathery foliage. Appleblossom Chiffon' produces very double flowers in an ethereal shade of shimmering, dappled silvery-pink. Very easy to grow, they are attractive to pollinators and perfect for cutting. Justifiably popular and very easy to grow from seed, Eschscholzia californica are one of the easiest and most colourful annuals to grow, they bloom profusely over a very long season, succeed in all soils and garden positions and are heat and drought-resistant. Extremely attractive to both bees and butterflies, they require virtually no care and bloom profusely from mid-summer until the frosts in autumn. These clustered flowers are fascinating to the eye and are breath taking in massed plantings or containers. Eschscholzia californica grow to a height of 30 to 45cm (12 to 18in) and have finely dissected foliage they are perfect for ground cover or in a natural cottage garden type setting. They tolerate drought well and will only need watering in periods of extreme dryness. They do not need rich soil, and actually bloom best in poor soil, they tolerate most soils that drain well, as well as adapting to seaside conditions. Grow in full sun to encourage blooming as the flowers will not open in shade. The tapered buds open into long-lasting flowers, 5 to 7cm (2 to 3in) in diameter and give a garden performance second to none.