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Meconopsis chelidoniifolia (Meconopsis chelidoniifolia)
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per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Meconopsis chelidoniifolia
Other names
Meconopsis chelidonifolia, Meconopsis chelidoniifolia
Genus
Meconopsis Meconopsis
Species
M. chelidoniifolia - M. chelidoniifolia is a clump-forming, spreading, herbaceous perennial with slender, branching stems bearing hairy, finely divided, pale green leaves and nodding, saucer-shaped, pale yellow flowers on slender, wiry stems in summer.
Meconopsis chelidoniifolia is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Clump-forming
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Downy mildew Downy mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation
Sow thinly in loam-less compost. Requires light for germination. Seedlings are prone to damping off. Vegetative buds in the upper leaf axils can be rooted as they appear.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Meconopsis chelidoniifolia (Meconopsis chelidoniifolia) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m 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. Mulch heavily & water well in dry periods. Best in areas with cool, damp summers. Often short-lived.
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 chelidoniifolia
Other names
Meconopsis chelidonifolia, Meconopsis chelidoniifolia
Genus
Meconopsis Meconopsis
Species
M. chelidoniifolia - M. chelidoniifolia is a clump-forming, spreading, herbaceous perennial with slender, branching stems bearing hairy, finely divided, pale green leaves and nodding, saucer-shaped, pale yellow flowers on slender, wiry stems in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation
Sow thinly in loam-less compost. Requires light for germination. Seedlings are prone to damping off. Vegetative buds in the upper leaf axils can be rooted as they appear.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Meconopsis chelidoniifolia (Meconopsis chelidoniifolia) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m 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. Mulch heavily & water well in dry periods. Best in areas with cool, damp summers. Often short-lived.
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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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