Found mainly in the Himalayan region, this genus of more than 40 species is a member of the Papaveraceae family and includes annuals, biennials, and short-lived perennials. Compact mounding plants, they have coarse hairy leaves that are simple, round or lobed, and deeply toothed. The attractive saucer-to cup-shaped flowers usually grow singly on short or tall stems, open in spring or summer, and have papery petals with a central cluster of stamens. Meconopsis is well known for its blue flowers, but some more easily grown species bloom in the traditional poppy shades of yellow, pink, or red. The name comes from the Greek mecon (poppy) and opsis (to see or looks like), a reference to their resemblance to the poppy.
CULTIVATION
Most species grow best in woodland conditions in a cool-temperate climate with reliable rain-fall. Plant in a sheltered and partly shaded position with moit, deep, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and water well in spring and early summer. Propagate from seed.
Top Tip
Allow time to establish Meconopsis species as they can take 3-4 years to flower. Though they usually die off after flowering, they are self-seeding, ensuring further displays.
CULTIVATION
Most species grow best in woodland conditions in a cool-temperate climate with reliable rain-fall. Plant in a sheltered and partly shaded position with moit, deep, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and water well in spring and early summer. Propagate from seed.
Top Tip
Allow time to establish Meconopsis species as they can take 3-4 years to flower. Though they usually die off after flowering, they are self-seeding, ensuring further displays.
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