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Meconopsis betonicifolia Seeds - Blue Poppy
Meconopsis betonicifolia Seeds - Blue Poppy
Nothing to say about the service, but I am still a bit disappointed with this item. The description promises a hundred seeds, but there were no more than 60 in the packet. It does make a little difference though. With a bit of luck, I might have a flower...
Myriam, 18/03/2019
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Meconopsis betonicifolia, also known as the Blue Himalayan Poppy, is a legendary perennial plant with a capricious temperament that collectors clamour for. The exquisite flowers of this rare species have a diaphanous and satiny azure-blue hue, warmed by a bouquet of golden stamens. They are borne on elegant and sturdy stems above light green velvety foliage. This plant is easier and less disappointing if grown as an annual or biennial. It is a treasure that deserves the effort of growing. Sow the seeds in humus-bearing and moist soil, in the shelter of an understory or a wall, in filtered light.
Originating from China, in the northwest of the Yunnan Province, and southeast Tibet, the Blue Poppy grows at an altitude of 3000 to 4000m (9842 to 13123ft). It thrives in partially shaded and moist locations, in neutral, humus-bearing, and deep soil. Capricious, it can wither overnight for no apparent reason. It is a hardy perennial plant with rapid growth, showing a rosette habit from which emerge floral stems at least 1m (3ft) tall. The basal rosette, with a diameter of 40 to 50cm (16 to 20in), is composed of oblong and ovate leaves, of a fairly light green colour. They are villous, with a prominent midrib, and alternate. The floral stems bear several flowers grouped in racemes, 5 to 8cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, with a slightly translucent and silky texture. They are azure-blue washed with mauve towards the base of the crumpled petals. Their mature golden centre consists of a plateau-like ovary surrounded by a collar of white stamens when they are young. The flowering is followed by the formation of brown capsules filled with small black seeds. This plant generally does not bloom in the first year if sown too late.
Often difficult to maintain in our gardens, the Blue Poppy is nevertheless perennial, hardy, and prolific. To give yourself the best chance, look for and find the coldest spot in your garden, at the base of an east or north-facing wall, in well-drained and loose soil, or at the edge of a woodland exposed to morning sun. Plant it in large masses, give it space, and let nature take its course. Meconopsis betonicifolia seems to be easier to grow in cool and humid climates in summer. It should be kept in mind that this plant experiences summer monsoons in Tibet and is covered in snow in winter.
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Sow Meconopsis seeds from February to June or from September to October. Place the seeds on the surface of good, well-draining and fine compost, and cover with a very thin sprinkle of compost or vermiculite. Enclose the sowing in a transparent plastic bag and place it outside in a mini-greenhouse or a sheltered spot. Keep the substrate moist and protect it from rain, but not from frost; germination can take 1 to 3 months. Once the seedlings have emerged, place them in a location at 10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F), no higher. Water them carefully to avoid damping off, which is caused by the development of a pathogenous fungus in overly humid and warm conditions. Transplant the seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) diameter pots once they have developed 2 true leaves. Place the pots in a cooler location, with filtered sunlight. When the plants reach a height of 45cm (18in), transplant them into the garden, in deep, loamy, moist to wet soil, in a partially shaded position sheltered from strong winds.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.