About This

• WHAT IS CALIFORNIA POPPY MISSION BELLS? Mission Bells (Eschscholzia californica) is a colorful California Poppy mix producing semi-double blooms in apricot, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow. This 2 pack contains 4,400 heirloom, non-GMO seeds total.
• WHAT COLORS ARE INCLUDED IN MISSION BELLS MIX? Expect a vibrant mix of apricot, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow flowers. The semi-double blooms reach approximately 2–3 in. across, bringing varied color and soft layered texture to beds, borders, meadows, and containers.
• HOW DO I PLANT CALIFORNIA POPPY SEEDS? Surface sow seeds directly outdoors and press lightly into the soil without covering, as light is required for germination. Direct sowing is preferred because California Poppies develop taproots that dislike transplanting.
• HOW FAST DO MISSION BELLS SEEDS GERMINATE? Seeds typically germinate within 7–14 days at 55–65°F. Thin seedlings to approximately 6–8 in. apart and grow in full sun with 6–8 or more hours of direct sunlight daily.
• WHAT SOIL IS BEST FOR CALIFORNIA POPPIES? Mission Bells thrives in well-drained soil and performs especially well in sandy or poor soils. Avoid heavy clay and excessive fertilizer. Once established, plants prefer dry to moderate conditions and require little supplemental water.
• IS MISSION BELLS DROUGHT AND HEAT TOLERANT? Yes. California Poppy Mission Bells is both drought and heat tolerant once established, making it well suited to low-water landscapes, wildflower meadows, sunny borders, and naturalized garden areas.
• WHEN DOES CALIFORNIA POPPY MISSION BELLS BLOOM? Mission Bells blooms from spring to early summer, producing colorful semi-double flowers with minimal maintenance. Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming, or allow seed pods to mature for natural reseeding.
• DO CALIFORNIA POPPIES ATTRACT POLLINATORS? Yes. Mission Bells flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, making this colorful mix a useful addition to pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, borders, and naturalized plantings.
• IS CALIFORNIA POPPY AN ANNUAL OR PERENNIAL? Mission Bells grows as an annual across USDA zones 2–10 and may behave as a perennial in zones 8–10. Plants readily self-seed under suitable conditions, helping establish naturalized displays.
• WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS 2 PACK? You receive 4,400 Mission Bells California Poppy seeds total, with 2,200 seeds per pack and a combined weight of 6.4g. These heirloom, non-GMO seeds are ideal for beds, borders, containers, wildflower meadows, and low-water landscapes.

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Indoor, Outdoor
• Brand : HOME GROWN
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
• Color : Apricot, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
• Special Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Self-Seeding, Semi-Double Blooms
• Expected Blooming Period : Spring to Early Summer
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 2 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Fall, Spring
• Product Care Instructions : Direct sow outdoors in full sun. Avoid transplanting. Thin to proper spacing. Deadhead to extend blooms or allow seed pods to dry for natural reseeding. Performs best with minimal fertilizer. Best Temperature: 55–65°F germination • 55–75°F growing Direct sow outdoors in full sun. Avoid transplanting. Thin to proper spacing. Deadhead to extend blooms or allow seed pods to dry for nat… See more