How do you care for a blue poppy?

Chose a location in partial shade out of hot afternoon sun and protected from strong winds. Soil preparation is the single most important factor. Blue Poppies demand a rich well draining soil in an area of partial shade. If planting a single plant, dig a large hole about 18 inches by 18 inches deep.

Should you deadhead Meconopsis?

Any flower stems produced in the first year after planting should be removed before flowering otherwise the plants may die afterwards. Dead head established plants regularly, to prolong the flowering period. Cut plants down to ground level after the leaves fade.

How do you treat Meconopsis?

They do not like being waterlogged and will quickly rot off in winter if they are. These poppies dislike cold winds, full sun and drying out in dry summers. So shelter, dappled shade, additional watering in dry conditions and heavy mulching to retain water and offer winter protection are needed.

What to do with poppies after flowering?

Cut back and deadhead Oriental poppies after flowering. Cutting them right back to ground level will stimulate growth of fresh new foliage, and perhaps even some new blooms. Mulching and feeding will help to support this new growth.

Can I grow blue poppy in pots?

Not! One of the most common internet searches that leads to hits on my blog is “growing blue poppies in pots.” Sadly, I think I can now say that it’s not possible to do this well. I have grown blue poppies (Meconopsis) in pots and in the ground, and the differences in plant size and vigor are striking.

Can Meconopsis be grown in pots?

Hopefully, one of these trays will germinate seedlings. Once the Meconopsis grandis seedlings have reached the two leaf stage transplant them into 10 cm (4 inch) pots in compost, and grow in a lightly shaded humid location until august, and then transplant them into their final location.

What do you feed Meconopsis?

In the wild Meconopsis grow in very nutrient-rich soils, benefitting from lots of passing yaks! It is important that they are fed well with manure or a general purpose fertiliser each year, and more regularly if the soil is very poor.

Is Himalayan blue poppy perennial?

Himalayan poppies are notoriously short-lived, but this strain has been bred to be a perennial, so it should endure for many seasons.

Do poppies bloom twice?

Annual Poppies will only bloom once before they wither. Perennial Poppies, however, can bloom more than once in the spring or early summer after their first growing season. Oriental Poppies (a type of perennial poppy) for example, can be cut back to encourage green foliage growth and blooms for their next season.

Do poppies need full sun?

Be sure to choose an area of your garden that gets excellent drainage and at least six hours of full sun as poppies require both. They won’t survive where the ground stays soggy. If you’ve never sown annual poppy seeds before, they’re really easy to grow, if you get them planted early enough.