• A vibrant red California poppy mikado with delicate petals and a dark center, captured up close.
  • A vibrant close-up of a single Mikado California poppy with ruffled, red petals and a yellow center.
  • A red-orange mikado poppy, slightly blurred, with a green foliage on a soft background.
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California Poppy Seeds - Mikado

These vibrant vermillion blooms are prone to reseeding

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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 16 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • California

COLOR

  • Red

The Mikado California Poppy is a real stunner that is sure to add heaps of color - and intrigue - to your flower garden. This scarlet-hued variety is not your typical California Poppy. As with all Eschscholzia varietals, Mikado tends to perform best when planted en masse.

  • • Perennial / Annual; Dramatic color when planted en masse!
  • • 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 21,735 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 86,940 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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California Poppy Seeds - Mikado

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California Poppy Seeds - Mikado FAQs

Is Mikado California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

Mikado 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 Mikado California Poppy?

Mikado California Poppy is an open pollinated seed.

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