Meconopsis (Infertile Blue Group) 'P.C. Abildgaard'
Asiatic poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'
Meconopsis Meconopsis
'P.C. Abildgaard' _ 'P.C. Abildgaard' is a vigorous, rosette-forming, often short-lived, hairy perennial with elliptic to oblong, toothed, dark green leaves and shallowly cup-shaped, sometimes purple-flushed, blue flowers in early summer.
Meconopsis (Infertile Blue Group) 'P.C. Abildgaard' is: Deciduous
Erect flower stem, Rosette
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Blue in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Downy mildew Downy mildew
Cut to the base in late autumn.
Flowers are sterile so do not produce seed. Divide after flowering.
Division
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Meconopsis (Infertile Blue Group) 'P.C. Abildgaard' (Asiatic poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Underplanting
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in a sheltered position with dappled shade. Mulch generously. Water in dry spells. Prefers cool, damp summers.
Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade
East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Meconopsis (Infertile Blue Group) 'P.C. Abildgaard'
Asiatic poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'
Meconopsis Meconopsis
'P.C. Abildgaard' _ 'P.C. Abildgaard' is a vigorous, rosette-forming, often short-lived, hairy perennial with elliptic to oblong, toothed, dark green leaves and shallowly cup-shaped, sometimes purple-flushed, blue flowers in early summer.
Deciduous
Erect flower stem, Rosette
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Blue in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Cut to the base in late autumn.
Flowers are sterile so do not produce seed. Divide after flowering.
Division
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Meconopsis (Infertile Blue Group) 'P.C. Abildgaard' (Asiatic poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Underplanting
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in a sheltered position with dappled shade. Mulch generously. Water in dry spells. Prefers cool, damp summers.
Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade
East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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Soil types: | Clay, Loamy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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