How do you grow a Himalayan blue poppy from seed?

Meconopsis seed requires light to germinate so either surface sow and cover with a thin layer of vermiculite to anchor seeds and prevent drying out or, alternatively, top off the pot with damp perlite and sow the seed into this. Meconopsis seed has short term viability.

Can I grow meconopsis from seed?

Meconopsis species can be grown from seed or propagated by division. Sometimes both are possible. Division is best done in the spring as soon as the plants are showing their first signs of growth.

How fast do poppy seedlings grow?

Farmers plant seeds, which range in color from white to yellow to brown and gray, in shallow holes. Within six weeks a cabbage-like plant emerges. It takes eight weeks for the poppy plant to grow about one to two feet. Each poppy has one long primary stem with secondary stems called tillers.

How long does it take for blue poppy seeds to germinate?

Germination is slow, so be patient. Transplant 6-8 weeks after sowing. Keep soil moist, but not standing in water.

Can Meconopsis be grown in pots?

(One great feature of these poppies is that if you can get them to bloom they produce seeds in abundance). They are both in pots and one obviously has plans to bloom in the next couple of weeks.

How do you grow Meconopsis?

Meconopsis are best planted in moist, well-drained soil of clay and loam within an acidic or neutral PH setting. Amend the planting area with compost or well-rotted manure and work a slow release fertiliser into your soil.

How do you grow Meconopsis Grandis?

To Germinate: Sow the seeds thinly on the surface of two trays of gritty compost or vermiculite growing medium (ensure good drainage, and water from below) in the winter or spring. Cover both trays with a plastic bag. Keep one at 12 to 15°C (54-59°F). It should take from three-weeks to two months to germinate.

When can I transplant poppy seedlings?

Transplant perennial poppies when the plant stops blooming in late summer or early autumn. For best results, wait for a cool, overcast day, as transplanting on a hot day places additional stress on the roots.

How do you plant meconopsis?

How do you start a blue poppy?

To grow blue poppies successfully, give your plants a partially shady spot with rich soil that drains well. You will need to keep the soil moist with regular watering, but it cannot get soggy. If your soil is not very fertile, amend it with organic matter before planting.

Are meconopsis easy to grow?

Finally, I’ll mention a Meconopsis that is utterly easy to grow. Once you have it you have it forever, without any effort at all.

What does a blue Himalayan poppy look like?

Blue Himalayan poppy ( Meconopsis betonicifolia) looks just like you might expect, like a poppy but in a striking shade of cool blue. These perennials grow tall, 3 to 5 feet (1-1.5 m.) in height and have hairy leaves like other types of poppies. The blooms are large and deep blue to purple in color.

What is another name for Meconopsis grandis?

Some of the common names for Meconopsis include Welsh poppy, Asiatic poppy, Blue Poppy and Harebell poppy. Be sure to check out my plant specific Meconopsis grandis growing guide.

What does a Meconopsis poppy look like?

They bloom in late spring to mid-summer. Flowers are saucer shaped, four-petaled, reach 10 to 12 cm (4–5 inches) in diameter, and are deep blue with a yellow center. The seedpods are narrow. Meconopsis blue poppy picture by Titanium22.

How do you propagate Meconopsis blue poppy?

When growing Meconopsis blue poppy plants in the garden it is very important to keep the soil moist in the summer. Once the growing period has finished, cut back Meconopsis plant to ground level (autumn). If you require more plants then they can be propagated by division at the start of spring.