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Meconopsis x sheldonii

Meconopsis x sheldonii
Tibetan blue poppy, Himalayan blue poppy, Sheldon's Meconopsis

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The Meconopsis sheldonii, beautiful flowers in blue cups.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Perennial plant forming lovely rosettes of villous leaves, but "catching" dew drops like a lady's mantle. The sturdy stems produce beautiful blue, cup-shaped flowers resembling a poppy. The contrast between the black stems, yellow flowers, and light green foliage is pleasing. We have been cultivating this species in the garden for 15 years.

Meconopsis x sheldonii in pictures

Meconopsis x sheldonii  (Flowering) Flowering
Meconopsis x sheldonii  (Foliage) Foliage
Meconopsis x sheldonii  (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Meconopsis

Species

x sheldonii

Family

Papaveraceae

Other common names

Tibetan blue poppy, Himalayan blue poppy, Sheldon's Meconopsis

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

The only way to reproduce it is either to detach the curious leafy bulbils from the leaf axils and cultivate them or to divide the stumps, which by the way, are robust and grow fairly quickly in cool, shady but well-drained soil that is very rich in humus and free of limestone. Note that an annual mulch of dead leaves decomposing on the spot provides the humus the plant is so fond of. Pretty in the company of Rhododendron, Epimedium, Euphorbia amyg. robbiae.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-draining

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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