Himalayan Blue Poppy. A choice perennial with rosettes of dark green hairy leaves. Beautiful cup-shaped rich blue to purplish red flowers with yellow anthers in early summer. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to July. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Meconopsis grandis
A choice perennial with rosettes of dark green hairy leaves. Beautiful cup-shaped rich blue to purplish red flowers with yellow anthers in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Meconopsis |
|---|---|
| Species | grandis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Himalayan Blue Poppy |
| Flower Colour | blue, purple, red |
| Soil | Lime-free |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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