Mikado California Poppy Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Sow orange Mikado California poppy seeds in early spring, planting the seeds 1/4" below the surface of the soil; keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur in 2-3 weeks at a soil temperature of 60-65 degrees. 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.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally, but decrease watering as the plants mature; poppies tolerate drought well and will only need watering in periods of extreme dryness. This plant tolerates most soils that drain well, as well as adapting to seaside conditions. This plant does not need rich soil, and actually blooms best in poor soil. Pinch off faded blossoms for the most prolific blooming. These flowers prefer cool temperatures, usually blooming in spring and early summer and going dormant when the summer heat begins. Though an annual, it will reseed itself and return the following year. Poppies attract bees and butterflies.
Harvesting: For the longest lasting cut flowers, choose poppies that have just begun to open; cut them in the morning while the moisture is at its peak. Sear the cut ends of the flowers with boiling water or a match, and immediately plunge them into cold water. Place them in a vase with water at room temperature.
Seed Saving: When saving orange Mikado California poppy seeds, keep in mind that the resulting flowers sometimes revert to the dominant orange or red blossoms. After the petals drop off, a capsule will form and turn from green to tan. Since the capsules will eventually split and explosively release their seeds, cut them off as soon as the color begins to turn and the seed inside has ripened to grayish black. Spread the capsules out to dry for several days, then split them to remove the seeds. Store the cleaned orange Mikado California poppy seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 15,600
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Red, Orange
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Outstanding color!
I got a small packet of these a couple of years ago. It took two seasons to mature, but this year, it's giving wonderful display, catching lots of people's eye. I ordered a large bag of seeds this year. Lots of birds pick off poppy seeds as soon as you spread them on a ground, so I suggest you get more seeds than you think you'd need.
2.25 lbs of poppies should brighten my days
had to rush to beat the freeze but everwilde got 'em here in plenty of time sow 2 1/4 pounds of poppies
too early to judge , but like someone
says , "hope springs eternally" last years poppies did pretty well . i just don't know when the "last frost" happens : don't want to scatter too early and get sprouts frozen a day later . a pound and 1/4 is a lot of seed ! service is v.good .
Poppy seeds
Can't wait to get these beauties in the ground and blooming. Very fast delivery!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Sow orange Mikado California poppy seeds in early spring, planting the seeds 1/4" below the surface of the soil; keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur in 2-3 weeks at a soil temperature of 60-65 degrees. 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.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally, but decrease watering as the plants mature; poppies tolerate drought well and will only need watering in periods of extreme dryness. This plant tolerates most soils that drain well, as well as adapting to seaside conditions. This plant does not need rich soil, and actually blooms best in poor soil. Pinch off faded blossoms for the most prolific blooming. These flowers prefer cool temperatures, usually blooming in spring and early summer and going dormant when the summer heat begins. Though an annual, it will reseed itself and return the following year. Poppies attract bees and butterflies.
Harvesting: For the longest lasting cut flowers, choose poppies that have just begun to open; cut them in the morning while the moisture is at its peak. Sear the cut ends of the flowers with boiling water or a match, and immediately plunge them into cold water. Place them in a vase with water at room temperature.
Seed Saving: When saving orange Mikado California poppy seeds, keep in mind that the resulting flowers sometimes revert to the dominant orange or red blossoms. After the petals drop off, a capsule will form and turn from green to tan. Since the capsules will eventually split and explosively release their seeds, cut them off as soon as the color begins to turn and the seed inside has ripened to grayish black. Spread the capsules out to dry for several days, then split them to remove the seeds. Store the cleaned orange Mikado California poppy seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 15,600
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Red, Orange
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Outstanding color!
I got a small packet of these a couple of years ago. It took two seasons to mature, but this year, it's giving wonderful display, catching lots of people's eye. I ordered a large bag of seeds this year. Lots of birds pick off poppy seeds as soon as you spread them on a ground, so I suggest you get more seeds than you think you'd need.
Review
2.25 lbs of poppies should brighten my days
had to rush to beat the freeze but everwilde got 'em here in plenty of time sow 2 1/4 pounds of poppies
Review
too early to judge , but like someone
says , "hope springs eternally" last years poppies did pretty well . i just don't know when the "last frost" happens : don't want to scatter too early and get sprouts frozen a day later . a pound and 1/4 is a lot of seed ! service is v.good .
Review
Poppy seeds
Can't wait to get these beauties in the ground and blooming. Very fast delivery!