Himalayan Blue Poppy
By Sid
6 May, 2009
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Finally! I'm delighted to be able to report that my Meconopsis betonicifolia has decided to flower! I bought it, must be, about 6 years ago or more. It flowered that first year, but never flowered since. This year, three strong flower stems each with several buds. Woopee!
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You meed to threaten with menaces and the compost heap Janette...
6 May, 2009
Thanks for the tip lol......
6 May, 2009
What a picture they are too...........I don't think there's another blue like it in the plant kingdom......great pic!!
6 May, 2009
O Sarah these are Gorgeous :) BTW My Cistis has Flower Buds on il post a pic of it 2morw :)
6 May, 2009
Wow! That meconopsis is such a lovely colour.
6 May, 2009
Well done... lovely blue petals...
7 May, 2009
Thanks all :-)
7 May, 2009
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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
Wonderful I,ve tried to grow these beauties, but have fail every time :(
6 May, 2009