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Himalayan blue poppy 'Dalemain'

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Dalemain' is a short-lived perennial about 1m tall, forming an upright rosette of long, oval, hairy leaves suffused with red-purple when young. In summer, erect, leafy stems bear a cluster of deep blue poppies, sometimes suffused with mauve or purple tones with contrasting yellow stamens. The seed capsules, covered in bristly hairs, are decorative but contain no viable seed

Scientific classification

Species: Himalayan blue poppy 'Dalemain' (Meconopsis 'Dalemain')
Genus: Meconopsis
Family: Papaveraceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Himalayan blue poppy 'Dalemain'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Himalayan blue poppy 'Dalemain'

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Himalayan blue poppy 'Dalemain' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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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