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Himalayan Blue Poppy | Meconopsis Betonicifolia | 100+ seeds

£3.50 GBP
£3.50 GBP
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Please find for sale 100+ Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis Betonicifolia) seeds, also known as Tibetan Poppy or China Blue. This is beautiful, hardy perennial and self-seeder for gardeners looking to bring something a little different to their gardens. 

Due to their origins at high levels, Himalayan Poppies need almost the opposite growing conditions to other poppies that are very tolerant of long dry summer - as such they are great options for those of you who live in colder and wetter parts of the UK as they need moist soil throughout the growing season.

Germination Guide 
  • Sow in UK from December to April
  • "Stratify" the seeds - put in a sealed freezer bag in the salad tray of the fridge for 2 weeks before sowing
  • Use seed trays of well-draining compost - ideally a mix of  50% regular compost, 50% vermiculite 
  • Good drainage is particularly important as this seed is prone to damping off
  • Sow seeds spaced, pressing lightly into surface
  • Do not cover - seeds require light for germination
  • Place in a cold frame or sheltered spot
  • Frosts not an issue helps break seeds natural dormancy
  • Keep compost moist but not never waterlogged - use a fine rose to water so seeds not disturbed
  • Seed tray can be left outside to germinate naturally or after 6 weeks brought inside to "force" germination.
  • Either way, germination can be erratic but once seedlings 6 weeks old, pot on to individual pots.
  • After a further 6 weeks plant out into final flowering position - somewhere with rich moist soil.

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