• Close-up of a blooming mission bells mix poppy flower with orange petals and a lighter center.
  • A vibrant, purple California Poppy in full bloom with ruffled petals and a soft, blurred background.
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California Poppy Seeds - Mission Bells Mix

Attention-grabbing color when planted en masse

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Eschscholzia californica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 12 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • California
  • Ruffled

COLOR

  • Mixed

The Mission Bell Mix has a combination of brilliantly colored, double and semi-double petal California Poppies. As with all Eschscholzia varietals, "Mission Bells Mix" tends to perform best when planted en masse. Easy to grow, plant them directly in your garden and they will spread easily!

  • • Perennial / Annual; Lovely colors
  • • Easy to grow and adaptable
  • • Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 282 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 22,273 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 89,092 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 356,368 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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California Poppy Seeds - Mission Bells Mix

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California Poppy Seeds - Mission Bells Mix FAQs

Is Mission Bells Mix California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

Mission Bells Mix California Poppy is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Mission Bells Mix California Poppy?

Mission Bells Mix California Poppy is an open pollinated seed.

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