• A field of California poppies in a vibrant mix of colors, including orange, yellow, and red.
  • A close-up shot of blooming California Poppies in mixed colors, showcasing their vibrant petals.
  • Mixed Colors California Poppy blooms in various shades in a garden.
  • Mixed Colors California Poppy flowers in various shades blooming in a vibrant garden.
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California Poppy Seeds - Mixed Colors

All your favorite poppy colors in one easy-to-grow collection

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About the Variety

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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 24 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • California

COLOR

  • Mixed

California Poppy Mixed Colors is an excellent choice for the wild poppy gardener that wants it all! This mix provides a dazzling display of all sorts of different hues of California Poppies—red, orange, yellow, white, and pink. A perennial in warmer climates, this resilient variety tends to reliably re-seed in colder areas.

  • • Perennial / Annual; Our favorite California poppies!
  • • 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 260 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 18,600 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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California Poppy Seeds - Mixed Colors

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California Poppy Seeds - Mixed Colors FAQs

Is Mixed Colors California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

Mixed Colors 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 Mixed Colors California Poppy?

Mixed Colors California Poppy is an open pollinated seed.

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