Meconopsis horridula
Meconopsis horridula
Meconopsis horridula
Meconopsis horridula
Meconopsis horridula
Spiny meconopside, Blue Poppy horridula, Blue Poppy
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Description
Mythical genus, if ever there was one, especially with its Himalayan species: these "Diamonds of the Roof of the World" on which the dreams of many enthusiasts are shattered. Shattered, the word is not too strong because successfully cultivating species such as M. bella, M. delavayi or M. punicea is more of an alchemist's initiation journey than gardening. The species we offer are among the easiest to grow.
In its first year, this small biennial blue poppy presents a rosette of lanceolate, entire leaves of a pretty glaucous green, covered with stiff reddish-brown hairs. In its second year, the stem is also covered with very stiff hairs, lengthens, and bears at its top dark gentian blue flowers with a black heart, smaller than M. betonicifolia. This plant, covered in stiff hairs and with a slightly rigid appearance, thrives in the company of other plants that complement each other. We use it a lot with Brunnera macrophylla and Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'.
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Botanical data
Meconopsis
horridula
Papaveraceae
Spiny meconopside, Blue Poppy horridula, Blue Poppy
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
To successfully grow it, the environment in which it will be planted must be cool, with plenty of humidity. The soil that receives it must also be consistently moist but always well-drained: it should be remembered that this plant originates from the mountains, where the underlying rock always drains the soil. A mixture of clay soil, leaf compost, and equal parts gravel suits it well. It does not tolerate limestone or heat: this is why it is so difficult to successfully grow it in our country outside of temperate coastal areas in summer, influenced by the ocean, or in medium mountain regions, which are cool enough in summer due to the altitude and covered with a thick layer of snow that protects from the cold in winter. Easier to cultivate than its counterparts.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.