• Mikado California Poppy flower from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant orange petals and green foliage.
  • Bright orange Mikado California Poppy flowers from Hudson Valley Seed Co. with delicate petals and lush green foliage.
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Hudson Valley Seed Co.

Mikado California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica

Conventionally Grown

Bright red-orange flowers with silver foliage.

Like a blazing sunset dotted with scuttling clouds, Mikado's red-orange petals and silvery foliage combine to form a stunning contrast. Enjoy these spectacular, self-sowing blooms for months at a time. Meadow or naturalized landscape plantings are especially effective. California poppies are generally drought tolerant and bloom from early summer into fall, but will take a break during heat waves. Honeybees and other bees relish the nutrient-rich pollen. Pairs well with a planting of Yarrow. 

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Growing instructions
Direct sow; do not transplant. Press seeds into bare, moist soil very early in the chill of spring. Keep soil moist, but not wet, especially when the days begin to warm and the soil is prone to drying out. Poppies can withstand crowding, so only thin if seedlings emerge less than 3" apart. Slow to start, but should take off once plants are 4" high. (Tip: to make broadcasting easier, mix seeds with sand.)
Product Details
Days to Maturity 55-60 days
Days to Germination 5-10 days
Width at Maturity 6-12"
Height at Maturity 12-18"
Hardiness Zone Range Annual
Sun Conditions Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun)
Planting Depth Surface
Row Spacing 12"
Plant Spacing 4"
    Mikado California Poppy flower from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant orange petals and green foliage.
    Bright orange Mikado California Poppy flowers from Hudson Valley Seed Co. with delicate petals and lush green foliage.
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    Jo

    California Poppy Seeds! These are one of the best seeds out there!🦋🐝

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    Laurie H.

    These seeds were purchased for 2022 so there are no details to share with you, YET! I remain very hopeful. Living in RI, it seemed to late to plant them in 2021. The packet itself is lovely.
    Also, there was some confusion with my order of 600 seeds. I received a packet of 300 at first and called to let Hudson Valley know. Within a few days, a full packet of 600 seeds arrived. Thank you!