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Himalayan blue poppy 'Marit'

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Marit' is a short-lived perennial about 1m tall, forming an upright rosette of green, oval leaves densely clothed with ginger hairs. In summer, erect, leafy stems bear a cluster of white poppies about 12cm across, with a central boss of golden-yellow stamens. The seed capsules, covered in long ginger hairs, are decorative but contain no viable seed

Scientific classification

Species: Himalayan blue poppy 'Marit' (Meconopsis 'Marit')
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: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Himalayan blue poppy 'Marit'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Himalayan blue poppy 'Marit'

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Himalayan blue poppy 'Marit' care guide

Constant mild soil dampness, shelter from harsh hot sun
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Constant mild soil dampness, shelter from harsh hot sun

Fertilizing

Weak alpine poppy feed monthly spring and summer months

Pruning

Cut down to the base in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division after flowering but can be short-lived

Growing

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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