MECONOPSIS SEEDS
Meconopsis baileyi aka M. betonicifolia, Meconopsis 'Lingholm', M. cambrica
PR00957 BLUE HIMALAYAN
Meconopsis Poppy Seeds
Meconopsis baileyi (aka M. betonicifolia)
This is a uniquely lovely perennial poppy which grows 2-4 feet tall. It produces beautiful silky, 3-4 inch flowers that shade garden enthusiasts love. Although they are known to grow well in the Pacific Northwest, they are worth a try anywhere Rhododendrons thrive - as the Himalayan Blue Poppy has very similar needs. They need shade, acid soil and cool, humid conditions. A special poppy for experienced shade gardeners and collectors. Seeds may require chilling; instructions included.
PR00964 LINGHOLM HYBRID
Meconopsis Poppy Seeds
Meconopsis 'Lingholm' (aka M. x sheldonii)
These flowers result from a cross of the Blue Himalayan poppy (M. betonicifolia) and the Blue Tibetan poppy (M. grandis). They are magnificent plants with large, intense blue flowers. Longer lived and somewhat easier to grow than either of its parents. Needs moist, cool growing conditions and acid soil. Seeds may require chilling, instructions included.
PR01798 FRANCES PERRY
Meconopsis Poppy Seeds
Meconopsis cambrica 'Rubra'
A rare orange-red form of the usually yellow Welsh poppy. It grows to to 16 inches tall, and blooms from June to September. Color remains true when plants self-sow. Easy to grow, blooms the first year, and is perennial. Average to ample water, part to light shade. Combines beautifully with Alpine Strawberries. Winter hardy to zone 5.
How to Plant MECONOPSIS Seeds
Sow seeds in peat pots or cell packs, using a sterile packaged seed starting mix. Use cell packs (6-packs) or peat pots (or similar sized plastic pots). Press into soil, do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 55-65° F., germination usually occurs within 4-5 weeks. If not, put container inside a zip-lock bag with plenty of air and refrigerate for 4 weeks. Return to 55-65° F. until germination occurs. Comments for Blue Himalayan and Lingholm Hybrid: Transplant seedlings into 4 inch pots when they reach about 1 inch across. Keep in light shade. When roots reach the edge of the container, plant into the garden 18-24 inches apart (usually in midsummer from an early spring sowing). Requires: Part sun to full shade, acidic, rich, deep, moist, soil. Customers have reported success with Meconopsis from these areas: Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Upper Northeast, and the Province of Quebec in Canada.
