Himalayan Blue poppies...Mecanopsis
By Karensusan63
- 17 Jun, 2013
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They are flowering at last!
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I agree, Cinders. This was my "Holy Grail" in Scotland. I did manage to raise some from seed, which I planted in the garden, but, I left that house to come to France - so I don't know what happened to them.
17 Jun, 2013
Wow these are spectacularly gorgeous!
17 Jun, 2013
If you have the right conditions they are very easy...but it's the big 'if'. Woodland shade (dappled), cool moist summers, slightly acidic, humus rich soil...sorted:) they are well suited to Scottish gardens. They can take three years from seed, so not something I would be willing to wait for!
17 Jun, 2013
Thanks Karen, might give it a go one of these days.
17 Jun, 2013
That unusual colour never fails to get them noticed. I can see they are not the easiest plant to grow!
17 Jun, 2013
I must try again to grow these beauties Karen .
17 Jun, 2013
Such a beautiful colour......
17 Jun, 2013
Lovely :o)
18 Jun, 2013
Aren't they stunning Karen.......mine grew for a couple of years then no more....:((.
18 Jun, 2013
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Meconopsis Betonicifolia
£4.00 at Burncoose -
Meconopsis Baileyi (Himalayan Blue Poppy ( Syn . Betonicifolia ))
£8.99 at Crocus -
Himalayan Poppy Seeds
£3.55 at Suttons Seeds
Beautiful. Do they need special soil Karen ? I was under the impression they were difficult.
17 Jun, 2013