Grow Your Secret Garden Himalayan Blue Poppy(Meconopsis betonicifolia)-30

• The Himalayan Blue Poppy - Meconopsis betonicifolia is one of those s that captures the imagination. It is native from southeastern Tibet and was discovered in 1886. Although there are many blue poppies the Himalayan blue poppy is probably the best known of all because of it’s beautiful flowers and the fact that they are easier to grow than other blue poppies..
• They are among the top flowers in the world and for that reason they are very expensive. It is said that this has a strong Saturn influence.
• Himalayan blue poppy appearance.- This forms a rosette of hairy leaves. It grows up to 5 feet high and gets stems that can bear up to 5 flowers each. The flowers are big and come in a deep blue color. When fully grown the petals extend and you can barely notice the cup shape..
• Growing the Himalayan blue poppy- as many big perennial Meconopsis it grows in partial shade because they require cool summer temperatures. They need a moist, humus rich, well drained soil. The level of the soil is also important for it will have its influence on the color of the flower. They are very easy to grow form seed . These s survive harsh winters if they have the conditions mentioned and they will grow as a perennial .

Himalayan Blue Poppy 30 The Himalayan Blue Poppy - Meconopsis betonicifolia is one of those s that captures the imagination. It is native from southeastern Tibet and was discovered in 1886. Although there are many blue poppies the Himalayan blue poppy is probably the best known of all because of it’s beautiful flowers and the fact that they are easier to grow than other blue poppies. They are among the top flowers in the world and for that reason they are very expensive. It is said that this has a strong Saturn influence. Himalayan blue poppy appearance.- This forms a rosette of hairy leaves. It grows up to 5 feet high and gets stems that can bear up to 5 flowers each. The flowers are big and come in a deep blue color. When fully grown the petals extend and you can barely notice the cup shape. Usually their stamens and pistils (the center of the flower) are yellow and gives a unique look. Growing the Himalayan blue poppy- as many big perennial Meconopsis it grows in partial shade because they require cool summer temperatures. They need a moist, humus rich, well drained soil. The level of the soil is also important for it will have its influence on the color of the flower. They are very easy to grow form seed . These s survive harsh winters if they have the conditions mentioned and they will grow as a perennial , so it is recommended to separate them every 2 or 3 years. If it doesn’t it is very likely that it will become monocarpic and only live a year. If you live in a drier area you’ll need to water it daily. This will bloom in early and mid summer. This sets a lot of after it blooms and they are used in many baking goods for their sweet, nutty taste. It is amazing that with the a of this gives, now days they are very hard to find. Sowing: Sow in a paper towel that has been wet and wrung out. Fold inside the towel and put in a baggie. Store in fridge for 4 weeks.