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Meconopsis baileyi var. alba (Himalayan white poppy)
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per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Meconopsis baileyi var. alba
Other names
Himalayan white poppy, Meconopsis betonicifolia var. alba, Meconopsis betonicifolia 'Alba', Meconopsis baileyi 'Alba', Tibetan white poppy
Genus
Meconopsis Meconopsis
Species
M. baileyi var. alba - M. baileyi var. alba is a short-lived, deciduous perennial with loose rosettes of hairy, oblong to ovate, bluish-green leaves and upright, bristly stems bearing saucer-shaped, pendent or horizontal, white flowers in summer.
Meconopsis baileyi var. alba is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Downy mildew Downy mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut to the ground in late autumn.
Propagation
Sow thinly in loam-less compost. Requires light for germination. Seedlings are prone to damping off.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Meconopsis baileyi var. alba (Himalayan white poppy) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in sheltered, partial shade in neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or humus. Performs best in areas with cool, damp summers. Often short-lived. May live longer if not allowed to flower in its first year.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Meconopsis baileyi var. alba
Other names
Himalayan white poppy, Meconopsis betonicifolia var. alba, Meconopsis betonicifolia 'Alba', Meconopsis baileyi 'Alba', Tibetan white poppy
Genus
Meconopsis Meconopsis
Species
M. baileyi var. alba - M. baileyi var. alba is a short-lived, deciduous perennial with loose rosettes of hairy, oblong to ovate, bluish-green leaves and upright, bristly stems bearing saucer-shaped, pendent or horizontal, white flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut to the ground in late autumn.
Propagation
Sow thinly in loam-less compost. Requires light for germination. Seedlings are prone to damping off.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Meconopsis baileyi var. alba (Himalayan white poppy) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in sheltered, partial shade in neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or humus. Performs best in areas with cool, damp summers. Often short-lived. May live longer if not allowed to flower in its first year.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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