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Genus: Meconopsis
Species: horridula
Family Name: Papaveraceae
Seed Catalogue No.: 851C
English Name(s): Prickly Blue Poppy, Himalayan Poppy
Hardiness: Hardy
Lifecycle: Annual, Perennial
Type: Alpines
Colour: Blue
Flowers: June, July, August
Lighting Conditions: Partial Sun, Sheltered Sun
Soil Type: Clay, Sand, Loam
Soil Acidity: Neutral, Acid
Moisture: Well-drained
Average Rating: (5 of 5 based on 1 reviews)
Reviewed by Ms AK Caldwell on 26th February 2023
I stuck them on a window sill in a food bag and they started to germinate within 2 weeks. I thought it would be harder (stratification and all that). I hope they like my soil. Next year I shall try some of the others.
Rating: 5
Chiltern Seeds Responded on 27th February 2023
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased these germinated so easily for you as they can be tricky! We hope you have such good results next time too. The Chiltern Seeds Team.
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Germination Instructions
Renowned for being very difficult to germinate. Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Cover with a fine layer of grit or sieved soil. Water from the bottom. Keep in a light place, greenhouse of cold frame, ideal temp. 15°C. Never allow the surface of the soil to dry out. Germination takes 2 weeks to several months. If germination has not occurred after 8 weeks cold stratify. Move to 4°C. for 6-8 weeks then return to warmth. Repeat process until germination occurs. Once germinated damping off can be a problem. Prick out seedlings when they have 2-3 true leaves. Pot on as needed. Acclimatise and plant out in summer or autumn or the following spring depending on size and climate.
Growing Instructions
Thrives in areas with cool damp summers. Prefers moist well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould in a partially shaded site with wind protection. Never allow the soil to dry out. May benefit from fish, blood and bone fertilising. Plant 10 plants together for maximum impact.
Cultivation Instructions
No pruning required. If the plant is well cared for it should produce seed after flowering. Seed should be collected as they turn brown. Only re-sow the largest seeds. Mulch in spring with a well composted leaf mould and add a slow release fertiliser.
When to Sow
Approximate number of seeds per packet: 58
Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.
Meconopsis horridula
