Meconopsis 'James Aitken' — Clump forming

Overview

Meconopsis 'James Aitken' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Meconopsis, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Meconopsis 'James Aitken' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden.

About

Meconopsis 'James Aitken' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Meconopsis genus, known for plants that often produce rosettes of hairy foliage and bowl-shaped flowers. This deciduous variety thrives in partial shade with a preference for east- or west-facing, sheltered positions. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained clay or loam soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suited to cottage and informal gardens. Flowering occurs in summer and autumn, and propagation is by division, as this cultivar does not produce viable seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Meconopsis

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Clay, Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Meconopsis 'James Aitken' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Meconopsis 'James Aitken'

Propagation: Propagate by division; this cultivar does not produce viable seed
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to downy mildews