Overview
Meconopsis x complexa is a short-lived perennials, often monocarpic herbaceous perennial in the genus Meconopsis, part of the Papaveraceae family, with attractive leaf rosettes foliage. Meconopsis x complexa grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include woodland gardens and moist shaded beds.
About
Meconopsis x complexa is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Meconopsis genus, known for its short-lived, often monocarpic growth habit. It forms attractive rosettes of hairy foliage and produces bowl-shaped flowers during summer and autumn. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, ideally in a north-facing, sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for woodland gardens and moist shaded beds, Meconopsis x complexa is hardy in the UK to H5 and can be propagated by division or seed.
About the genus
Meconopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the poppy family Papaveraceae. It was created by French botanist Viguier in 1814 for the species known by the common name Welsh poppy, which Carl Linnaeus had described as Papaver cambricum. The genus name means "poppy-like".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Meconopsis
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Meconopsis x complexa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Short-lived perennials, often monocarpic
- Foliage
- Attractive leaf rosettes
- Suggested uses
- Woodland gardens, moist shaded beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Meconopsis x complexa
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to downy mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Meconopsis x complexa?
Meconopsis x complexa prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Meconopsis x complexa need?
Meconopsis x complexa grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Meconopsis x complexa hardy in the UK?
Meconopsis x complexa has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Meconopsis x complexa?
Division, seed.
More in the Meconopsis genus
- Meconopsis chelidoniifolia
- Meconopsis × sheldonii
- Meconopsis × sheldonii 'Archie Campbell'
- Meconopsis × sheldonii 'Branklyn'
- Meconopsis × sheldonii 'Quarriston'
- Meconopsis × sheldonii 'Slieve Donard'
- Meconopsis × sheldonii 'Springhill'
- Meconopsis regiaroyal poppy