Himalayan blue poppy 'Bobby Masterton'
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Bobby Masterton' is a short-lived perennial about 1m tall, forming a rosette of oval leaves suffused with red-purple when young. In summer, erect, leafy stems bear a cluster of sky blue poppies with contrasting yellow stamens. The seed capsules, covered in bristly hairs, are decorative but contain no viable seed
Scientific classification
- Species
- Himalayan blue poppy 'Bobby Masterton' (Meconopsis 'Bobby Masterton')
- Genus
- Meconopsis
- Family
- Papaveraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Himalayan blue poppy 'Bobby Masterton'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Himalayan blue poppy 'Bobby Masterton'
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Himalayan blue poppy 'Bobby Masterton' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down to the base in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division after flowering but can be short-lived
Growing
GrowingOnly 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a downy mildew
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails
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