Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy

How to Grow and Care for Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy

Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy · Meconopsis baileyi

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: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy

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Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
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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 Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

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What Soil Is Best for Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

Cut down to the base in late autumn

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How to Propagate Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

Propagate by seed or by division after flowering but can be short-lived

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How to Transplant Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

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How to Care for Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy in Winter?

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How to Plant Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

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 Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

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How to Harvest Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy?

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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 Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy

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Attributes of Bailey's Himalayan blue poppy

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginSoutheastern Tibet

Scientific Classification

Species
Meconopsis baileyi
Genus
Meconopsis
Family
Papaveraceae
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