Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'

How to Grow and Care for Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'

Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard' · Meconopsis 'P.C. Abildgaard'

Only suitable for particular sites: the soil needs to be neutral to slightly acid, moist but well-drained and enriched with leaf mould or humus to prevent stagnation; in a partially shaded site with shelter from cold, dry winds. Thrives in areas with cool damp summers

Watering: Even cool soil moisture, shelter roots from intense midday sunlight heatSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'

Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'
Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleEven cool soil moisture, shelter roots from intense midday sunlight heat
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingVery weak organic flower feed monthly only in spring growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Only suitable for particular sites: the soil needs to be neutral to slightly acid, moist but well-drained and enriched with leaf mould or humus to prevent stagnation; in a partially shaded site with shelter from cold, dry winds. Thrives in areas with cool damp summers

How to Water Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

Even cool soil moisture, shelter roots from intense midday sunlight heat

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

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What Soil Is Best for Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

Very weak organic flower feed monthly only in spring growth season

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How to Prune Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

Cut down to the base in late autumn

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How to Propagate Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

Propagate by division after flowering but can be short-lived

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How to Transplant Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

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How to Care for Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard' in Winter?

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How to Plant Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

Only suitable for particular sites: the soil needs to be neutral to slightly acid, moist but well-drained and enriched with leaf mould or humus to prevent stagnation; in a partially shaded site with shelter from cold, dry winds. Thrives in areas with cool damp summers

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How to Repot Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

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How to Harvest Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew

Pests

May be attacked by slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'

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Attributes of Himalayan blue poppy 'P.C. Abildgaard'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Meconopsis 'P.C. Abildgaard'
Genus
Meconopsis
Family
Papaveraceae
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