Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'
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Mop-Head' is a short-lived, perennial about 1m tall, forming an upright rosette of long, oval leaves with ginger hairs. In summer, erect leafy stems bear a small number of large, deep blue poppies with contrasting yellow stamens. The seed capsules, covered in bristly hairs, are decorative but contain little seed
Scientific classification
- Species
- Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head' (Meconopsis 'Mop-head')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head'
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Himalayan blue poppy 'Mop-head' care guide
- Cool damp humus soil, shield from hot dry midday sunlight wind
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Cool damp humus soil, shield from hot dry midday sunlight wind
Fertilizing
FertilizingHighly diluted acid loving flower feed monthly spring to autumn
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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