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Meconopsis Betonicifolia Flower Seeds

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The most popular of the species and the easiest. Azure blue flowers 2" across on stately stems. 3-4'.
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The most popular of the species and the easiest. Azure blue flowers 2" across on stately stems. 3-4'.
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SKU WN-1906
Country of Manufacture United Kingdom
Manufacturer Plants of Distinction
Colour Blue
Seeds/packet 30
Plant Height 50-75 cm
Scientific name Meconopsis betonicifolia
Common name Poppy
Pre-Cultivation feb-mars
Sådd ODLING FRÅN FRÖ: Sås inomhus i januari-maj i planteringsjord blandad med 1/4 torv och 1/4 perlit eller finkornigt grus. Täck sådden med klar plast försedd med lufthål. Om groning ej inträffat inom en månad placeras sådden i kylskåp ca en månad. Därefter utomhus i skuggläge. Kan alternativt sås i september-november utomhus i krukor eller på friland avsett för uppdrivning. Kan även krukodlas och övervintras frostfritt. Utvecklas bäst på näringsrik jord med lågt ph på väldränerad växtplats.
Sowing depth täck med mycket tunt lager (ljusgroende)
Germination (days) 30
Ljus/mörkergroende Ljus
Type Perennial
Hardiness Zone, Perennial A: Hardy throughout the country
Plantavstånd 35 cm
Exposure Sun/Part Shade
Cultivation Advice Loved both for their flowers and their seeds Poppies come from a range of families including Meconopsis, Papavear, Stylomecon and Eschscholzia; the best know of these, Meconopsis, includes the Himalayan Blue Poppy and Welsh Poppy, while the Papavear family includes the Iceland poppy and Oriental Poppy.

There are both annual and perennial poppy types. Annual poppies include the Icelandic, Californian and Flanders poppies while perennial poppies include the showy Oriental types and the stunning Himalayan blue poppy.

With so many different varieties of Poppy available it is easy to see why these colourful plants are so popular. In general poppies can be grown from seed, and will flourish in pots or containers as well as naturalized into the garden.

Poppy seeds do not need to be deeply planted, most varieties need light to germinate so a lightly cover at best is all that is required.

Sow poppy seeds during early autumn or early spring, when germination may take place in 14 to 30 days at 70F, however the seeds will germinate erratically and should be pricked out as they become large enough to handle, individually into 3 inch pots or as groups in 5 inch pots. Poppy plants do not transplant particularly well they are very sensitive root disturbance so be very careful when potting on or use coir cells which can be planted into the final position without disturbing the roots.

Grow on until the pots are full of roots and plant into the garden or patio after the last frost. Poppies need spacing at about 12-14 inches.

Most poppies prefer sun but will tolerate semi shade.

Take care when watering poppies to avoid washing away seeds or any new shoots. Misting with a spray bottle or using a drip system is favourable.
Goda vänner Brudslöja, lupiner, stäppsalvia
Care Medium
Bloom Time Jun, Jul
Deer Resistant Yes
Föryngring Delning vår och höst. Frö.
Language on package English
Brand Plants of Distinction
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