Mikado California Poppy
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Mikado California Poppies will set your eyes ablaze with their red-orange satiny petals as deep as the summer sunset. This drought-tolerant heirloom originates from sunny California where it thrives and is an up-and-coming culinary ingredient! A very high pollen producer, California Poppies can spread like dandelions and is deer resistant.
Species | California Poppy, Mikado |
Days to Germinate |
14-21 |
Days to Bloom |
71 |
Bloom Diameter | 4-6 inches |
Plant Height | 1-1 1/2 feet tall |
Germination Rate |
80% |
Test Date |
6/22 |
Lifespan |
Annual, Tender Perennial |
Country of Origin |
United States |
Sunlight |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Seeds Packed For |
2023 |
Planting Instructions:
Plant 1/4 inch deep in early Spring after danger of frost and soil temperature is at least 60F. In USDA Zones 7 and warmer, this seed can be fall planted. Poppies do not transplant well, and must be planted while very small if started indoors.
Spacing | 6 inches |