About
A clump-forming perennial to around 70cm in height, with rosettes of lance-shaped, pale green foliage which emerges early in the season, initially covered in brown hairs which become less noticable as the foliage matures. Ideal for shadier locations in the garden. Stiff, upright stems of blue flowers with yellow stamens appear from late spring to early summer.
About the genus
Meconopsis can be annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, often monocarpic, with rosettes of hairy leaves and bowl-shaped flowers that may be solitary on a leafless stem, or in racemes or panicles on a leafy stem
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in dappled shade in humus rich, slightly acidic soil with good drainage and protection from drying winds. Thrives in areas with cool damp summers; best planted in soil that does not dry out in summer or get waterlogged in winter
PruningCut back spent flower stems
PropagationPropagate by division or propagate by seed, Unlike many others, this cultivar comes true from seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews