Description

Botanical Interests' Mikado California Poppy Seeds (Eschscholzia californica) brighten any garden with their stunning scarlet and orange saucer-shaped flowers. Ranging from 2″ to 3″ in diameter, these striking blooms are heat- and drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun and requiring minimal care. Often self-sowing, Mikado poppies offer years of beauty with their vivid color, attracting pollinators and adding a touch of natural elegance to your garden. Ideal for planting in mass, these low-maintenance perennials (often grown as annuals) flourish from spring to frost, creating a dramatic impact in your landscape.

520 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
Family: Papaveraceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8–10; usually grown as an annual.
Plant Dimensions: 12″–18″ tall and wide
Variety Information: 2″–3″ scarlet and orange saucer-shaped flowers with four silky, paper-like petals.
Type: California
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks beforeyour average last frost date, when soil temperature is 50°–60°F, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 4″–6″