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Beginner
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0.5m
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1.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Meconopsis betonicifolia
Other names: Himalayan poppy, Tibetan poppy, Himalayan blue poppy, China blue
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Genus: Meconopsis
Species: M. betonicifolia - M. betonicifolia is a deciduous perennial, with rosettes of hairy bluish-green leaves and bowl-shaped, blue, purple-blue or white flowers, borne singly on bristly stalks in summer.
Meconopsis betonicifolia is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-blue in Spring; Pale-blue in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
Habit: Open stems
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Fatsia japonica (Japanese aralia)
Meconopsis betonicifolia (Himalayan blue poppy) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining soil in a sheltered position with dappled shade. Likes cool, damp summers.
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Clay, Loamy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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