Troubleshooting
Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' problems — and how to fix them
Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' (Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Few flowers, lush leaves
Caused by rich or over-fertilised soil. Grow on lean, poor ground and never feed for the best flowering.
Rot in wet soil
Plants collapse in heavy, poorly drained or overwatered ground. Provide sharp drainage and keep on the dry side.
Closed flowers
Blooms shut in shade, cloud or cool weather; this is normal. Site in full sun to enjoy fully open flowers.
Resents transplanting
The long taproot dislikes root disturbance. Sow direct where it is to flower, or transplant only very young seedlings.
Prevent eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' problems before they start
Most eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common california poppy problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' watering schedule
- Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' light requirements
- Best soil mix for eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon'
- Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' temperature & humidity
- Full eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' care guide
Looking for eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' in general rather than its problems? Read the full eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk Rose Chiffon' problems — FAQ
Why is my eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' few flowers, lush leaves?
Caused by rich or over-fertilised soil. Grow on lean, poor ground and never feed for the best flowering.
Why is my eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' rot in wet soil?
Plants collapse in heavy, poorly drained or overwatered ground. Provide sharp drainage and keep on the dry side.
Why is my eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' closed flowers?
Blooms shut in shade, cloud or cool weather; this is normal. Site in full sun to enjoy fully open flowers.
Why is my eschscholzia californica 'thai silk rose chiffon' resents transplanting?
The long taproot dislikes root disturbance. Sow direct where it is to flower, or transplant only very young seedlings.