British Columbia: california pupply is growing late October in Vancouver

Hi Everybody,
I might be doing something wrong here. Couple of weeks ago, I scattered California Puppies seeds as it was mentioned on the package of west coast seeds. Poured some mulch over them and let nature takes it's course. I was assuming I will see some activities from March, but seeds growth must have been starting right away. The plant is about 3" high now. Considering that we are in colder zone in compare to California; is this growth normal at this cold air? should I cut leaves from above the ground and bury it in more mulch? If I let them alone does Vancouver winter will damage these young plants?

Since I am new to gardening, I am hoping somebody with more experience enlighten me.

 

Why not to ask the company you have your seeds from. Their contact data is as follows:

Contact Us 1-888-804-8820
Main Phone Line: 604-952-8820 Fax: 604-952-8828

 

Foliage often present during the cool season here.

 

It's all part of natural selection and evolution in the species. If the winter is reasonably mild, it'll survive, and with the headstart will grow into a larger plant starting to flower earlier in the spring than normal - an evolutionary advantage where winters are mild. If it is a cold winter, it'll be killed, obviously not an evolutionary advantage.

 

Thanks Sundrop. Callled the company their answer was :
Because they don't fully grow and the weather won't allow them to go to seed this year, they eventually die, but if winter is mild and they survive, should not expect full bloom either next spring. They suggested to pour more seeds next march. I drew conclusion that I should have waited until march to spread seeds. Pouring seeds on fall was waste of money. I am hoping to see larger plants next year as Michael says. Thank you all.

 

Plant is actually perennial, may live for more than one year. I would follow the natural cycle and sow in fall. Main thing is a dry sunny planting location, where it has been seen to be growing wild in Seattle since at least 1911.