Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'

How to Grow and Care for Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'

Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head' · Meconopsis 'Mop-head'

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: Cool damp humus soil, shield from hot dry midday sunlight windSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'

Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'
Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleCool damp humus soil, shield from hot dry midday sunlight wind
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingHighly diluted acid loving flower feed monthly spring to autumn
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 'Mop-head'?

Cool damp humus soil, shield from hot dry midday sunlight wind

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

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What Soil Is Best for Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

Highly diluted acid loving flower feed monthly spring to autumn

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How to Prune Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

Cut down to the base in late autumn

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How to Propagate Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

Propagate by division after flowering but can be short-lived

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How to Transplant Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

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How to Care for Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head' in Winter?

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How to Plant Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

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 'Mop-head'?

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How to Harvest Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'?

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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 'Mop-head'

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Attributes of Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'

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

Species
Meconopsis 'Mop-head'
Genus
Meconopsis
Family
Papaveraceae
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