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Meconopsis betonicifolia 'China Blue'

Common name: Himalayan Poppy

Intense, blue beauty – perfect for adding unusual, elegant touches

-5 to -10°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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Intense, blue beautyNotable for statuesque height and large blooms, Meconopsis betonicifolia 'China Blue' is a rare and unusual member of the poppy family. A tricky reputation can often deter gardeners from growing meconopsis, yet given the right conditions, a flourishing group of these true-blue flowers readily occurs. 'China Blue' forms loose rosettes of bluish-green, toothed leaves covered in tiny, rust-coloured hairs. From May to July, equally fuzzy stems bear large, silky, saucer-shaped, blue flowers with yellow stamens. Meconopsis grow best where summers remain cool and damp, such as a moist, woodland garden. Seen thriving and en masse there can be few better plants. Prefers humus-rich, moist, well-drained (enough to avoid waterlogging in winter), neutral to acid soil in partial shade. Shelter from wind is required. H&S: 1.2m x 60cm. Hardy, short-lived perennial. Lifespan can be lengthened by providing consistently moist conditions, preventing flowering until several crowns have formed, and removing flowers before seedheads develop.
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Key Information
Latin Name Meconopsis betonicifolia 'China Blue'
Common Name Himalayan Poppy
Hardiness H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour Blue
Format Young Plants
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.90 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
AGM Yes
Soil Conditions Clay Loam
Soil Acidity Acid Neutral
Aspect East-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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