3,300 AUTHENTIC BLUE POPPY FLOWER SEEDS - HIMALAYAN - TIBET

Description: 3,300 AUTHENTIC BLUE POPPY FLOWER SEEDS - HIMALAYAN - TIBET - GARDEN SEEDS Perennial, Meconopsis Betonicifolia, Large delicate 3-4" brilliant sky blue petals in a cup shape. The flower seeds will germinate very quickly if conditions are cool and moist. Prefers cool, moist shady places. Very cold hardy. Not heat or drought tolerant. Freely reseeds itself. Poppies attract bees, butterflies, and birds. Start seeds in a paper towel that has been wet and wrung out. Fold seeds inside the towel and put in a baggie. Store in fridge for 4 weeks. Gently press the seed into the surface, this seed requires light for germination (but no sun). Very Slow to germinate. This plant hates heat and is perennial only in climates with cool summers. Height: up to 24" Zones: 6 - 8 This clump-forming perennial has strikingly unusual, delicate, blue, bowl-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The blooms develop in succession on the tall, leafy, bristly stems (that can grow up to 4 feet in height) through late spring and early summer and they pack a unique punch of color in shady borders.While blue poppies can be low-maintenance if they are provided with exactly the right type of environment, not every garden will be able to offer them the conditions they need to thrive. Common Name Blue Poppy, Himalayan Blue PoppyBotanical Name Meconopsis betonicifolia or Meconopsis baileyiFamily PapaveraceaePlant Type Perennial, HerbaceousMature Size Up to 4 ft. tallSun Exposure Part ShadeSoil Type Moist but well-drainedSoil pH Acid, NeutralBloom Time SummerFlower Color BlueHardiness Zones 5-7 (USDA)Native Area HimalayasBlue Poppy CareHere are the basic care requirements for blue poppies: Plant in fertile, moist, and well-drained soil, and filtered light.Keep consistently moist during the growing season and dry in the winter when dormant.Avoid high temperatures, these plants thrive in areas with cool summers.Feed with a light dose of slow-release granular fertilizer during the growing season. LightIn their native habitat, Himalayan blue poppies would grow on damp woodland floors where they would receive dappled light. These plants can't survive if they are exposed to too much intense sunlight. They prefer a partial shade position with bright but indirect light. If you live in a region that experiences very mild summer temperatures, they may still manage in a more sunny position, but, ideally, this would only expose them to direct morning sun. SoilBlue poppies have very particular soil requirements. To thrive, they need a moist but well-drained type that is rich in organic matter. Loamy soils work best, and enthusiasts often enrich them with leaf matter to minimize the chance of stagnation and to conserve moisture. They are also surprisingly sensitive to pH levels. A soil test is recommended before planting as they prefer a neutral to slightly acidic type. Too much alkalinity results in the blooms turning purple rather than blue, and it can impact on growth. WaterBlue poppies need to be kept consistently moist throughout their growth period in the late spring and summer. In the winter, their preference is to be kept dry, so no supplemental watering is usually required. Temperature and HumidityBlue poppies won't be appropriate for growing in the southern states that are hot and humid. Temperate regions that don't have overly hot summers are best for these plants. FertilizerIf your soil hasn't been enriched sufficiently with manure, compost or leaf mold, you could apply a weak dose of slow-release granular fertilizer during the spring and summer growth period.

Price: 5.95 USD

Location: Tampa, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-02T04:41:24.000Z

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